We got permission from kind neighbors to try digging up a few spring beauties from their yard, which had a huge patch. We have two from Texas, but I like to try and have some genetic diversity where possible. I think after this we may order some bare roots from elsewhere and then with three sources, hopefully any seeds will be able to have a chance of adapting.
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Shacks needed outside in the sun. please humans!!! (he was right, it’s super nice out.)
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One hopeful Eryngo and seven cactus seeds!
Continue reading “03/13/2024 future plants”03/11/2024 annual violet success
Johnny-jump-ups, the annual wild violets, really love the area around and in our raised veggie beds. They were in the lawn before we started doing stuff, but I think the reduced competition in the weeded soil lets them thrive.
I’ve discovered I can transplant them before they flower and have been strategically redistributing them in the ground cover around the beds. It’s working!!
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I think we have just one mistflower that has a lot of roots. I’ve never seen any individual seedlings.
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This weekend was beautiful and sunny.
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A daylight surprise and and after dark surprise!
Continue reading “03/04/2024 surprises”03/03/2024 and 03/04/2024 perennial violets
I love the volunteer perennial wild violets that come up all over the yard. We especially have a lot in the shade of the backyard, but I’ve found some up front too.
Continue reading “03/03/2024 and 03/04/2024 perennial violets”03/03/2024 wild hyacinths up!
I am pleased to see both species of wild hyacinths up now.
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