Much progress has been made on the front garden. First of all – those red flowers are ones that Max picked out for me on a trip to Harmony Farms with his Aunt Tara. I put them in the walk so everyone can see them as they walk up the path. Those two containers have bay laurels in them. It’s considered (by pagans and maybe ancient Romans) good luck to plant bay laurel at the entrance to your house. It keeps bad luck and witches from coming in.
I honestly don’t think it’s working that well. But I still like the way it looks and the bay is great in soup.
Let’s revisit the before. Spider condo, aggressively evil agapanthus, lots of pea gravel in the soil.
Spider condo went first, then I started hacking away at the evil. In the end it was hurting my feet (I have very delicate flowers for feet) and after I got 2/3 the way through that clump I had to get Philip to finish it off.
Ahhhh! Look how much room there is for good stuff. I do have plans to get rid of that other sprawling bush. But not right this minute.
First I needed to get some fresh soil. We really could use a couple of yards of soil but we aren’t committing to such purchases until the house situation is resolved. So I just spread a few bags of soil. It will have to do for now.
Next up I planted Max’s flowers, situated the bay laurels for maximum dramatic and witch-deterring effect, and planted my tomatoes. I can’t tell you how tempted I am to stuff a few more in there. I have a tendency to cram things tightly in my garden. I’m resisting the urge pretty fiercely.
Up close shot of the pretty Max flowers.
Some more of them. That little bunch of daisies were also chosen by Max for me.
Cause you know you want to be flogged with pictures of flowers my son chose for me. Next up I have to plant more flowers. I have rudbeckia, red valerian, echinacea, two different penstemon plants, chard, sage, chives, and lettuce.
Hopefully I’ll find the time to get all that in soon. I can’t wait to see this space fill out. Oh – the bare patch near the lion is still in need of much digging – the agapanthus roots are thick in there. My poor feet are finally recovering from their many ridiculous problems so I’m hesitant to get out there and abuse them some more. One thought I had was to cover the area with thick cardboard and then top with dirt but then it will make planting more difficult unless done with seeds only.
What are you doing in your gardens right now?
I am planting cucumbers, eggplant, watermelon, and more lettuce today. My first seeds are starting to come up. I’m also going to clear the last of the stuff we ripped out of the garden and start dreaming about what will go in its place. I should do a garden post too – I could use feedback.
I love growing eggplant but won’t do it this year. Maybe next year. I love seeing your garden take shape. Do a post! Are you doing the cucumbers by seed or by transplant? I have some cucumber seeds I want to get planted too.