Streetwise Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 @Trish, I spotted that randomly, and saved the gif, but forgot to look up the product. It could be useful in gardening, and in our planted aquarium hobby. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I am seeding Painted Tongue ( Salpiglossis ) this week... it is my all time favourite annual. Goes all summer, and if cut back will live to bloom again! 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Back in the 1980's my wife and I worked at Sandy Mush Herb nursery and at the time I think they carried 47 different varieties of thyme. Thinking about that recently inspired my to build a rock wall and order some thyme from Sandy Mush. So far I don't have all the varieties yet, but the ones I have so far are starting to bloom: Up in the vegetable garden over the winter we grow a dozen varieties of garlic and a little broccoli. Both are about to be harvested. Very soon we will put in our summer garden. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 @Daniel, I like the Thyme idea. I have some rock wall terraces that I’ve been thinking about resetting to an alpine look with Thyme, succulents and low plants. I’ll get around to it when I have the Thyme! 🤭 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 17, 2021 Author Share Posted May 17, 2021 @Trish I’ll be on the lookout for some Salpiglossis at the local nursery. What an inelegant name for a beautiful plant! The common name is much nicer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Patrick_G said: @Trish I’ll be on the lookout for some Salpiglossis at the local nursery. What an inelegant name for a beautiful plant! The common name is much nicer. The creator had his/her paint brushes out that day @Patrick_G The body of the plant is a bit weedy looking but the flowers are spectacular! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Daniel said: Back in the 1980's my wife and I worked at Sandy Mush Herb nursery and at the time I think they carried 47 different varieties of thyme. Thinking about that recently inspired my to build a rock wall and order some thyme from Sandy Mush. So far I don't have all the varieties yet, but the ones I have so far are starting to bloom: Up in the vegetable garden over the winter we grow a dozen varieties of garlic and a little broccoli. Both are about to be harvested. Very soon we will put in our summer garden. What variety of garlic do you like the best @Daniel? My raised beds need to be replaced in a few years 2x6 cedar 4'wide 10' long. The price of lumber has tripled since Covid.. so it might be awhile. Your bees are going to love all that thyme. Is that mint I see on the loose out front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 AA few more starting to flower.... 5 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac M Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Wow absolutely beautiful flowers and pictures @Trish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) On 5/25/2021 at 9:25 PM, Isaac M said: Wow absolutely beautiful flowers and pictures @Trish! Thank you @Isaac M My peonies for some reason have not flowered as well this year. Will have to do some research. Edited May 29, 2021 by Trish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Very nice work @Trish! Both on the garden, and the photography! Edited May 29, 2021 by Jungle Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alesha Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Our garden is doing well. First time gardeners here. I'm just so surprised by how much work is involved, even after everything is planted. Here's some pics from yesterday: 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 @Alesha, wow, you jumped in feet first. Everything looks great! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Alesha said: Our garden is doing well. First time gardeners here. I'm just so surprised by how much work is involved, even after everything is planted. Here's some pics from yesterday: First time excellent gardeners! @Alesha 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 More growth in my garden although a heavy rain flattened some flowers🙁 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 So far not much new in the garden, but I'll have to take some pictures of our Columbines. The Iris and Cornflowers are blooming as well and our garden resident cottontail rabbit has two babies that aren't shy. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) @Patrick_GI just realized I don't have any red oriental poppies this year.. the elk must have done them in. Your Alliums are wonderful! Good eye for containers.. have you tried the black sweet potato vine? @Jungle Fannice that you co-exist with nature as well! I like mini "nano" roses for the front porch and prefer Rugosa's planted around the house. Less maintenance and spraying, my lawn ornaments don't tend to eat them as much.... the hybrid yellow rose is potted for protection. Edited May 31, 2021 by Trish 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) @Trish, thanks! I use sweet potato in my containers regularly but didn’t add any this year. One of my new favorites for containers is trailing decorative Oregano. Your roses look great. Last year I planted a bunch of our local Nootka Roses. No blooms yet but the plants look healthy. @Jungle Fan, baby bunnies are the best! I’ve never seen any wild Rabbits on our island even though the habitat seems perfect. Edited May 31, 2021 by Patrick_G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, Patrick_G said: @Trish, thanks! I use sweet potato in my containers regularly but didn’t add any this year. One of my new favorites for containers is trailing decorative Oregano. Your roses look great. Last year I planted a bunch of our local Nootka Roses. No blooms yet but the plants look healthy. @Jungle Fan, baby bunnies are the best! Is this a Nootka Rose? Are yours transplanted from the woods? @Patrick_G I'll look for some decorative Oregano, thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted May 31, 2021 Author Share Posted May 31, 2021 1 minute ago, Trish said: Is this a Nootka Rose? Are yours transplanted from the woods? @Patrick_G I'll look for some decorative Oregano, thanks! I think thats it. My neighbor got them from our extension’s native plant sale and gave me eight or nine. I’ve had some roses in the past but I’m still a complete beginner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted June 10, 2021 Share Posted June 10, 2021 Finally Lilac, Columbines, Amethyst Cornflowers, Purple Salvia, and the first Honeysuckle flowers. Just some quick phone shots. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 On 6/10/2021 at 4:49 PM, Jungle Fan said: Finally Lilac, Columbines, Amethyst Cornflowers, Purple Salvia, and the first Honeysuckle flowers. Just some quick phone shots. On 6/10/2021 at 4:49 PM, Jungle Fan said: Finally Lilac, Columbines, Amethyst Cornflowers, Purple Salvia, and the first Honeysuckle flowers. Just some quick phone shots. @Jungle Fan Is the 9th photo down a Salvia variety? The leaves have me confused.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungle Fan Posted June 13, 2021 Share Posted June 13, 2021 @Trish The plant is Purple Salvia, no variety, just plain Purple Salvia; however to the right of it you can see a bit of Pink Speedwell reaching into the picture. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFins Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 Planted some flowers over the weekend: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 6/14/2021 at 12:08 PM, James Black said: Planted some flowers over the weekend: Dahlia's are awesome James! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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