The weather has been nice on the hill, and when that
happens, a gardener’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of new gardens (apologies
to Alfred, Lord Tennyson). Several projects are on my list of 2012 objectives.
The plan is to publish this list and thereby apply pressure to achieve said
objectives.
The parking area is behind me, and the path goes up the right side. |
I am working on the bones for a rock garden in front of the
house. Visitors will pass through this garden on an existing stone path. I’m
convinced the bed will take my yard and garden to a new level of sophistication
and interest. (This type of thinking undoubtedly signals disaster)
Rock moved carefully by my son, with rain lilies sprouting from dirt in the crevice. |
Currently, I am in the rock selecting, digging, hauling and
arranging phase. I roped my oldest son into moving two large rocks; the rest will
be smaller. One day, when standing back to gain perspective, I saw that this
garden could be expanded into a larger area that would tie in with existing
landscaping. This will be so cool! (Cue “uh-ohs” from the audience.)
Even if it doesn’t turn out quite like I envision, I am having great fun working on it.
Even if it doesn’t turn out quite like I envision, I am having great fun working on it.
It will be pretty, it will! |
Objective number three is the easiest by far. My iris bed is
looking oh so lovely right now after fall rains. The plan is to add garden soil
and build up the rock border. Weeding is required. Also, my neighbor (thanks,
Sheri) gave me a variety of iris bulbs awhile back that are lurking in a box on
my porch. By awhile back, I mean several years. My daughter laughed at me when
I mentioned these relics. They are most likely dead, but you just never know.
Fourth objective calls for transplanting blue
mistflower seedlings to a completed bed that remains barren after seeds failed to sprout in the drought.
All of this is proposed with the understanding that I cannot
water at all, as the drought is expected to last through the spring and our
well is showing signs of stress.
Ah, hope springs eternal.
I like your new projects.
ReplyDeleteI have indoor projects going on. I really need to be outside working, in the glorious weather.
Oh well...the weeds will still be there when I get around to them.
Can't wait to see how yours turn out.
Love those rocks.
Thanks Linda! Really I'm thinking about the projects more than actually working on them . . .
DeleteCan't wait to see a photo of butterflies on the Turk's cap as viewed from the living room!
ReplyDeleteMe, too!
Deletethanks for leaving a comment on my favorite images of 011. It looks like you have your hands full this winter. g.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a little ambitious? Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI love to start new projects, too! I hope you get all your projects done, and that the drought doesn't cause dismay. That is worrisome that your well is showing signs of stress.
ReplyDeleteThanks, HG. In the long run, things will be fine.
DeleteObjection, Mother Dearest. I did not laugh,I giggled. I am not understood sometimes.
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