March 26, 2013

I took a little tour around the garden today and lots of buds are covering many of the roses.  Others are just beginning to leaf out.  I'm getting anxious too see my old friends (my roses, of course) in full bloom.  I've missed them.  I think I'll make a trip to the nursery this weekend for some annuals.  I need color!

On a sadder note, the Pink Bower Vine I moved to the back garden isn't doing well.  The move sent it into severe shock and the leaves have dried up and wilted.  I watered it in well after transplanting it and have kept it moist but not soggy ever since to no avail.  I'm going to let it stay for awhile to see if it recovers.  I also moved a Pink Jasmine vine the other day about 3 feet to the left of its previous location (it was being hidden by a daylily and a rose) only to have the exact same thing happen.  If they don't improve in a week or so, I'm tossing them and planting new vines in their place.  I'll consider it a lesson learned. . .vines don't like to be moved.

I received an Annie's garden catalog the other day and saw this cute t-shirt for sale (haven't bought it yet).  Being a listener of hip hop and rap music (among other genres), I found it particularly witty.

March 17 and 18, 2013

  • Got a few things done on my 2013 to do list (see previous post for updates typed in red). 
  • Things done that were not on to do list:  moved fern from in front of picture window to right of hydrangea in front garden.  It fills in a blank spot nicely.  Will have to see how it likes this new location.
  • Moved lily (which was previously hidden behind camellia on the right - picture window) to the now free space (where fern was) between the two camellias.
  • Purchased  Princess Alexandra of Kent David Austin rose and Belinda's Dream floribunda rose today at Gazebo Gardens.  Will plant them tomorrow.