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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Goodness gracious. Salsa verde is perfection.
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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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The peach flowers really peaked last week! Plus somehow I missed the first flowers of false garlic aka crow’s poison.
Continue reading “03/07/2024 Thursday stuff”03/05/2024 peach tree
The peach tree is getting into full bloom!
Continue reading “03/05/2024 peach tree”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.
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I am pleased to see both species of wild hyacinths up now.
Continue reading “03/03/2024 wild hyacinths up!”03/02/2024 peachy keen
I checked my spreadsheet and in 2022 the dwarf peach flowered in April. In 2023 it flowered around the beginning of March. We planted it in 2021.
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The non native dandelions and henbit usually start first here but we’re starting to get some native flowers emerging! Plus, daffodil update.
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Both pear trees have ideas about spring, but only leaves. I’m not sure how old they need to be to bloom.
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