Where's the Starship Troopers "would you like to know more" meme where I just keep hitting "YES" over and over
I will say - I was very happy with the viburnums we received from FedCo (but I'm still holding out hope that I'll see germination on the seeds we sowed last year). I'd also say maybe look into Amelanchier as well, there are a few that have a natural shrub growth pattern and they're gorgeous (and tasty!)
And you're very welcome, it was my pleasure! I know I don't have to tell you but just pay it forward when you get your own seed this year 💕
Most of our stuff is perennial as well, but there's always something so nice about cut-and-come-again salad greens and fresh herbs that I'll gently encourage you to explore. Your space looked gorgeous the last time you shared photos, so I'm excited to hear and/or see what you decide to do!
That's so much earlier than we get to plant outside, ohmygosh! Just because I chose to live this far north doesn't mean I can't be jealous of you folks further south...
I'm glad to hear about your trees too. Ours up here are just budding and our persimmons have a few more years before I expect fruit. You're always welcome to talk about whatever garden bounty is exciting and growing!
Yummmmm (not together though)
Great work, that's awesome! My greenhouse envy continues unabated 😁
Last week I solicited a donation for our town's seed library, which is hosted by the town library. They've never had so many seeds to give out or use for the community garden, which donates all the produce to the local schools and food bank. Here's what ours looks like (imgur) for anyone interested in helping their local library set something like this up.
Yesterday, we played And Out Come the Wolves for Juniper and she seemed to really like it, she even started singing along with me (singing is doing a lot of lifting here, she's not really doing words yet)
They certainly can be in certain climates and areas of wildfire risk. In those circumstances a good biochar session might be advisable as a way to put this type of woody debris towards supporting wildlife, since healthier soils will grow healthier plants which will support the fauna you're aiming to help.
Aw, thank you! Can't wait to see you outdo me!
boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew
I'm glad to hear everything survived! Here's to a good season!
Diligence pays off! 💪
[Image description: our fifteen year old Russian Blue cat, Maeko, lays on a matching couch with her head on a sunflower pillow]
This is Maeko, our old gray lady in the house. She's fifteen this year, which I know is a huge accomplishment. She's a little curmudgeon who's never liked anyone but my wife and I, and we joked that she would be around as long as Palpatine (the hate keeps her strong). But she's really starting to show some of those signs, and someone keeps cutting onions around here.
She probably wouldn't like any of you, but send some scritches her way if you would.
[Image description: a photo of an Australian shepherd and his human making eye contact, taken in between some vicious kisses]
Things have been a little tough for Sudo since Juniper arrived, since he's used to taking up all of my attention. Playtimes are now in between her naps, and her janky motions have kinda freaked him out over the past few days. We still have cuddle time after she goes to bed for the night, and I managed to snap this shot of the two of us this evening.
We're having some trees removed soon (they're dying and leaning towards our house) so today I spent some time carefully relocating some volunteer lowbush blueberry plants from where the heavy machinery will be working.
What's growing on with you all?
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Obligatory pedantry:
We would also accept "soil", since we're talking about the life in the mineral earth
[Image description: an adolescent brown (chocolate) muscovy duck poses for a selfie with his walking food dispenser]
It's roughly fifteen minutes to the grocery in town, but thirty to the one with twice the size and selection. Certain items we prefer to pick up in bulk at a store that's forty minutes away, but that trip happens maybe twice a month