tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post3972273799328543666..comments2024-03-28T01:13:28.497-07:00Comments on Late to the Garden Party: Clean up, front gardenKris Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71161385134575477142020-05-15T19:43:54.971-07:002020-05-15T19:43:54.971-07:00There's no sign that the seeds have germinated...There's no sign that the seeds have germinated yet but my fingers remains crossed in the hope at least a few do!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-9524053663182525772020-05-15T15:40:57.174-07:002020-05-15T15:40:57.174-07:00Sunflower tree looks and sounds wonderful!Sunflower tree looks and sounds wonderful!Diana Studerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12286066768376135880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-70309244470009281102020-05-14T12:10:58.674-07:002020-05-14T12:10:58.674-07:00Well, I've wanted to try growing that sunflowe...Well, I've wanted to try growing that sunflower tree for some time (as evidenced by the fact that I purchased the seeds online last year) but I never knew where I could put it as it does get BIG! The demise of the 2 shrubs seemed to present the perfect opportunity to give it a try...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21564295162359519202020-05-14T12:07:37.150-07:002020-05-14T12:07:37.150-07:00Although I wander my own garden carrying a camera ...Although I wander my own garden carrying a camera all too frequently these days, I somehow missed the opportunity to photograph that Echium before the flowers were incinerated. My excuse is that when the 2 heatwaves followed on the heels of April's Bloom Day, I hid from the heat inside a good bit of the time. The only decent photo I can offer is the one I posted on Bloom Day in May 2019! I'm hoping the Echium webii I planted in the back garden several months ago will bloom this year but it's clearly not ready to do so yet.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-31534104789562262322020-05-14T11:56:04.423-07:002020-05-14T11:56:04.423-07:00I'm really not sure how easy this particular T...I'm really not sure how easy this particular Tithonia will be to grow from seed either, Cindy, but my fingers are crossed. As I've never seen the plant for sale, even at the botanic garden that features it, I'll have to come up with a Plan B for planting the area along the street if the seeds don't flourish. Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-53751872748175978452020-05-14T09:47:07.659-07:002020-05-14T09:47:07.659-07:00Run out of garden projects? That's impossible!...Run out of garden projects? That's impossible! <br /><br />Also, you amaze and inspire with your attempt to germinate seeds to grow a tree to hide a view. I'd be thinking "what can I buy in a 5-gal container that will grow fast..."danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-57119692391196901392020-05-14T08:51:52.615-07:002020-05-14T08:51:52.615-07:00Making lemonade of the Corona-Lemon is possibly ea...Making lemonade of the Corona-Lemon is possibly easier for anyone with a garden. The 'stay-at-home' orders and physical distancing bearable if you can spend time doing the thing you love. I, for one, wish you had a photo of the Echium in full bloom. Maybe there will be one tomorrow (May's bloom day). And, by the way, your front garden after the extraction looks wonderful. chavlinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10907844942343152129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-90263512752203228482020-05-14T05:05:04.646-07:002020-05-14T05:05:04.646-07:00I can't even imagine running out of projects t...I can't even imagine running out of projects to do in my garden, but then it's just me doing all the work and I also work full time. But what a lovely thought Kris to get everything done and be able to sit back and just enjoy.<br />Good luck with your seeds. I tried some thalictrum seeds this spring. They were expensive and they only sent 5 teeny tiny seeds. None of them came up, so I broke down and bought a $20 plant, hoping it will eventually throw some seeds around. I hope you have better luck than I did. Some seeds are just very finicky.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814727241205425482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-20909433217970441602020-05-13T19:23:17.890-07:002020-05-13T19:23:17.890-07:00I had problems getting specifics on growing this T...I had problems getting specifics on growing this Tithonia from seed, Eliza, with one source speaking of seed germination within a couple of weeks and another saying it could take a couple of months. However, once the plant is established, it appears to grow quickly. SCBG cuts its mature plant down dramatically in late winter and it's regained its full height by mid-summer.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-68908009007205676832020-05-13T19:19:01.629-07:002020-05-13T19:19:01.629-07:00The garden is a true sanity saver during a time li...The garden is a true sanity saver during a time like this!Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17871033346871553642020-05-13T19:18:18.407-07:002020-05-13T19:18:18.407-07:00I can't say that my husband has much interest ...I can't say that my husband has much interest in the garden, Anna, but he's a "get it done" kind of guy and willing to help on all order of things. I count myself very lucky.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-21194289200803834142020-05-13T18:06:16.010-07:002020-05-13T18:06:16.010-07:00I'd never seen a tree-like sunflower shrub eit...I'd never seen a tree-like sunflower shrub either before I caught sight of the one at our local botanic garden. If it grows there, about 5 miles from our home, I figure it should grow here, provided I can get the seeds to germinate.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-6950792064590482342020-05-13T18:03:55.831-07:002020-05-13T18:03:55.831-07:00My husband has some projects of his own on his lis...My husband has some projects of his own on his list, Lisa, but they require buying wood, etc. so working on my garden needs is easier to tackle under current circumstances.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-1492732909811027602020-05-13T18:01:51.136-07:002020-05-13T18:01:51.136-07:00Yes, the sunflower tree is perennial, Gabriel, at ...Yes, the sunflower tree is perennial, Gabriel, at least in our climate. The local botanic garden cuts theirs down to about 2 feet tall during late winter and it springs up to 10 or more feet tall by mid-summer.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-25691161651771468162020-05-13T17:59:52.494-07:002020-05-13T17:59:52.494-07:00It's funny you mention free wood chips, Elaine...It's funny you mention free wood chips, Elaine. I've been eyeing the piles left by city crews along the local roads here after taking down dead or misplaced trees and other foliage. We picked up some of that years ago and now I'm thinking the backyard slope could use some more. I need to pace my requests, though...Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40416695288782972322020-05-13T17:49:30.382-07:002020-05-13T17:49:30.382-07:00Your hubby is awesome! And he dug the stumps, too?...Your hubby is awesome! And he dug the stumps, too? doubly so! <br />I remember that Tithonia - it was massive. How long before it gets to that height from seed?<br />You did a great job teetering on the slope to prune the Echium. It is so satisfying to make progress in the garden!Eliza Watershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879335295393594236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-17496429543639977792020-05-13T16:24:09.802-07:002020-05-13T16:24:09.802-07:00Both big improvements. With the failed/failing shr...Both big improvements. With the failed/failing shrubs gone, that area looks particularly good with all the tidy plants as contrast to the vertical lines of the shade house. <br /><br />Seems like I will never run out of garden projects. No complaints--is fun! :) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-87052645579946325142020-05-13T14:26:48.571-07:002020-05-13T14:26:48.571-07:00Kudos to your husband - he is a digging machine! W...Kudos to your husband - he is a digging machine! Wow, well done, hubbs! Never a dull moment outside in our garden, but I would be much farther along if the men in my family had even the slightest interest in helping out with the heavier stuff. No luck yet, but possibly in the future. My youngest took a liking to the hammock I rigged up a couple of weeks ago. He has started asking questions about what things are, names of plants, etc. Baby steps...Anna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02353084595743927603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-50980920558811927882020-05-13T12:03:24.400-07:002020-05-13T12:03:24.400-07:00Oh yes, and I meant to say TITHONIA TREE???? Never...Oh yes, and I meant to say TITHONIA TREE???? Never heard of such a thing but it sure is pretty. I hope your seeds take.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-40149643287284051372020-05-13T12:02:26.478-07:002020-05-13T12:02:26.478-07:00Oh yes, I have been doing a few little projects to...Oh yes, I have been doing a few little projects too. Dug out some turf yesterday to make room for some annual seeds to be planted. <br />Your trim job made that shrub look great. Good for your hubby to be so helpful. Thank goodness you could find something to keep him busy. ;)Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-71644713007136573532020-05-13T07:50:38.096-07:002020-05-13T07:50:38.096-07:00Sono rimasto senza parole nel vedere il sunflower,...Sono rimasto senza parole nel vedere il sunflower, è una qualche sorta di varietà perenne?<br /><br />È sempre una tristezza vedere le piante morire ma è un buon pretesto per metterne a dimora di nuove :)<br /><br />Ti auguro una buona serata.Gabriel gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336583511436446737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8574540292918761182.post-45320518687184617802020-05-13T07:30:56.180-07:002020-05-13T07:30:56.180-07:00Aren't husbands great? The silver lining with...Aren't husbands great? The silver lining with this stay at home is how many projects are being completed. My husband has been moving yards of free wood chips to mulch my veg garden paths (all 1/3 acre of them). Gotta love it when things get done.luv2gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09883799040439283011noreply@blogger.com