Hi everyone! Sorry I'm late to the party but we finally had some rain and I was able to stop and come do some reading and catching up. So glad I did. Everyone's seedlings/plants look just great! Those Johnny Jump Ups are precious. It just fuels the spring for me.
I have gotten so much done in my yard since March. Rachale and I have managed to build 9 flower beds. Of course, Chuck and CJ helped. They did put the dirt in the beds for us. By tractor.
I will update my other thread with all that kind of photos because I really wanted to share photos of things some of you have given me in the swap. I hope you don't mind. My winter sowing was somewhat of an eh for me. I really think we were way to warm for it to have any effect. I have studied my results and nothing was faster nor better than had I waited til now. It's all growing at the same rate. However, I'm still not disappointed in it either. I lost some things, I'm waiting on things and things have come to pass. Not only did everyone at home pitch in and help where they could, but here too. I want to thank all of you for everything you sent me in the swap. For me, it was a huge success.
This is the Black Prince Snaps. I believe both bx and jimard gave me these. There are only 4 currently, but I've still not given up that more may pop up. If not, it still was a success.
These are the frosted sunset snaps. Bx gave me these. I have managed to get a total of 6 so far. Still waiting to see if more pop up. Not bad as where they are going 2 per pot will be fine.
Here is the phlox Tapestry. It has 3 so far but more are on the way. I'm so genuinely excited about all this.
Night and Day Snaps
Alyssum Aphrodite. I did lose the other wonderland alyssum.
So... I ordered more. I really did like those. I sowed those the other day so it will be a bit before they germinate.
Jimard - I just couldn't be happier with this. The Purple Ruffles basil. It's going to be beautiful. I have planted red dahlias between the two plants. I've also paired them with Sunset Tricolor Chyrsanthemums and Bronze Beauty Calendula. I do believe someone from here gave me the calendula.
I have several things out in my garden from everyone. I'm just going to post a large pic of my veggie garden and you can guess where it is, lol.
Broccoli, Tomatoes, Lettuce and Bok Choy from the swap are all in here. Ooo, carrots too. Cucumbers, cantaloupe as well. I think that was it on this end for veggies.
As I said, everything is just great. Sadly the lyreleaf is just not coming on. Nor are a few other things. Not to worry though. I still have faith and who knows, after this rain, things may just pop up. Thank you all for making this a great gardening year for me. I have never been so happy doing what I love most. Everyday I am reminded of each of you and your thoughtfulness. It makes my little heart sing.
