The Long View 2009

I have black curly stuff too and I hate it. It's like a giant serpent when it attacks you. It's wrestled me to the ground a couple of times.

You're too funny d-nut.

That stuff is a horror.

i agree

any long garden shots?

i will be posting joanne - just need to get the mulch spread and some planting done - mulch also means weeding so it will not be until next week - was on my hands and knees for hours yesterday on a couple of my new large beds that dirt and compost had lots of weeds

I have banned the family from putting popcorn kernels in the compost.
We cant help pumpkins and squash but corn is a bummer.
Just comes with the territory

even after popping they still germinate???

I'm still rearranging pots. The perennials are growing very well.
I'm expecting about 20 coleus plants next week (thanks to the coleus co-op here at Dave's).
The pole in the pail of cement now holds a butterfly house. I placed a pot on the bottom - one of those with a hole in the middle, intended for an umbrella on a patio table. I'll plant vines - possibly black-eyed susan vine, to climb up the pole.
I'll plant annuals in the little pots on the far left. Million Bells, or maybe torenia. I haven't decided yet.

It'll be another 2 weeks or so before I have everything planted and in place.

Nancy

Wow!

I am in awe ..... hope you have drip lines.... great job Gabby!

No drip lines. Just 2 hoses.
It takes about an hour & a half to give everything a thorough watering.
Since I'm no longer working, It's a lot easier.
Mother Nature helps out a lot. Last year I didn't have to do much watering.

Nancy

If I came in the middle of the night and switched the position of a couple of them, would you notice??^_^

LOL

lol
Everytime I see all your containers I am in amazement.

how many are perennials? ... looks like quite a few

I'd say about 35 of the pots (some not quite in the pic) are perennials.
Not counting the 2 trees.

LOL, Victor!
It depends on which ones you switched.
Some I know EXACTLY where they were... others, no.

Nancy

This message was edited May 13, 2009 11:12 PM

This shot was taken from the bench at the back of the yard.
By the end of summer, I'll just barely be able to see the back door.

Nancy

Jen, I was looking at your two shade areas. There are a couple of things on my swap list that would work there. Some of my Fuschia Monarda might look good under that tree. Back at your woodland path, you can have two of those Heuchera Brownies if you want, but be sure to give them space, they'll get almost 3' wide. Also in that path area, some of those Peachleaf Bellflower would brighten up that darkness from those limbs. It will also add vertical interest. Don't you like white flowers?

Thats a wonderful use of space. I remember last years mid season pix. Great

yes it is.... and always looks great

gabagoo I always luv looking at your wonderful garden. It's nice to see it in spring!

Sounds great Stormy, I'll take anything you want to give me ^_^ Thanks

Allison, Do you want any of that Fuschia Monarda or bellflower?

oh yes please!!

Gabagoo, you reminded me of something when you mentioned black eyed susans. I grew some from seed this year and stuck them in a pot. I wasn't sure what to use as a trellis, then remembered I had some old Casa Blanca lily stems that had been cut down.

I love it, Louise!
A natural trellis always looks nicer.

Nancy

good job Weese!!!

Yes - pretty nifty, Weeze. I like the look of that clock/thermometer above. Can you post a pic of it?

very clever!

What a clever idea for a trellis!

Took some wider shots
foamflower

woodpile garden

containers along the deck
All coleus and annuals and hopefully caladiums

ge1836 I luv your ripply containers with the coleus. I must try coleus again. Maybe dark containers will hold enough heat at night to make them happy.

I want to replace them with better stuff. Its so expensive. These are 6-8 years old and need a face lift or paint job.

I here you ge1836. I try to pick up containers on special in the fall and there is a great source at the farmer's market here that you can smoozle with. I did pay a bit this spring for an enviro-container that is made from 100% recycled materials but it felt good doing that.

I bought a 19" one that was heavier than others I have it was 60 bucks,my absolute top dollar for containers.
Mostly mine are 18 inches from fall sales at K-Mart and Home depot I never go over 40 bucks.

I hear you also on the pots Jo Ann. I had to buy some this year and was a bit amazed at the prices. I guess I haven't had to buy some in awhile. I once read that painting a terracotta pot with yogurt can give it a natural look. Something grows on it giving it the woodland look.

Victor, I'll get a shot of the clock tomorrow. I had too much backflash tonight. I do remember getting it from a catalogue such as plow and hearth or solutions.

Allison, do we have the same front window?

yours looks in better shape... but it looks that way.. other than the supports they put under mine.. if it wasn't for my potted plants my dogs would be up there in a heart beat... kind of glad the pots are so big they can't get up there

:)