PathDo you know where this path will take you?To the other side of this flower bed.I found I was always cutting through this flower bed instead of going around it, so I decided to make a simple path across it.The original design that I had in mind for this flower bed was for it to run along the side of the yard and then curve around and run out into the lawn. Then, as you came through the gate to the back yard, instead of seeing a big expanse of lawn, you would see this flower bed and it would … [Read more...] about Paths, Lilies and Today’s Harvest
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A Place for Little Plants and Garden Fairies
I've always been fascinated by miniature plants but most miniatures that I planted were soon swallowed up by the bigger, stronger "regular sized" plants around them. I realized that to be successful, the miniature plants would need their own garden space.The garden space I finally dedicated to just miniature plants is a cut out built into the patio, on the north (back) side of my house. It's approximately three feet wide and five feet long. Since it is on the north side, I can only grow … [Read more...] about A Place for Little Plants and Garden Fairies
Hats in the Garden
The fairy lilies (Zephyranthes sp.) are starting to bloom. Some people call them rain lilies because they tend to bloom after some rain, but I prefer to call them fairy lilies.I don't know if I read it or dreamt it up, but I think they are called fairy lilies because these are just the type of flowers that the garden fairies are likely to pick and wear for hats.Here in Zone 5, I grow these lilies in containers and overwinter them in my garage. I have two types, this darker rose colored one that … [Read more...] about Hats in the Garden
Green Thumb Sunday – Frozen Grape Hyacinth
The Easter Bunny came in the cold and left quite a few eggs in the back yard, including this green plastic egg next to some frozen Grape Hyacinth. I think the Grape Hyacinth look much brighter than normal in their frozen state, don't you? Oh, and thank you for not noticing or mentioning all that grass growing in there with them. Tsk, tsk, I do have some work to do in that flower bed!We think all the hunters found all the eggs in "the big hunt", but any left hidden are mine to keep if I … [Read more...] about Green Thumb Sunday – Frozen Grape Hyacinth
Tiny Christmas Decorations Just Showed Up
Back last summer, I planted a little garden of miniature plants including hostas and heucheras and posted that it was the perfect place for garden fairies to dwell. Then I provided some evidence that the fairies had found my little garden and moved right in. And, they put in a door to the inside of my house.As you can see from the picture above, the fairies have found a few items around the house to decorate their little door for Christmas. Can you believe it? That's a tiny pine cone in the … [Read more...] about Tiny Christmas Decorations Just Showed Up
Secret Life in the Garden
Did you ever wonder what goes on in your garden when your back is turned? Do you suspect there is a secret life out there that you don’t quite know about or understand?I’ve written before about the mythical life of garden fairies and sprites. I suspect that at the end of the day in the twilight, just as the last bit of light from the day disappears, they begin to stir and prepare for a night of general mischief and fun. I try to provide a few plants I think the garden fairies will like, such as … [Read more...] about Secret Life in the Garden
