Woot! Garden is all planted I just need to give a good soak here but the lawn mowing was being done by the hubs. I have 2/3 of my south bed weeded and planted and am taking a short break so I can be sure I can move up and down to get off the ground. You'd think I was 70! I am not
but somedays I feel it. Also restarted the compost heap since I emptied it out from the winter. So I'm getting there!
I'm looking at my beds and I think once bloom is done on the irises they will be divided and moved about to a bit better placement. Part of the issue would be the perennials have finally grown up and now in their teen years of growth (ok they range in age from 2-10 summer seasons) and are shoving the irises around. The other reason I'll be splitting is due to all the same colors in one spot. See, when I split the last time I didn't label. Totally smart right?! And for some dumb reason though I thought I mixed them up well I did not. So all but one of them are noIDs w the exception of one I left the tag on that I know of. I plan to Label these before the blooms expire. Which means today. Hah. I am not sure how to do so but I'll figure something out.
Thomas: runner beans can be picked for the dry bean. The ones I have are to sport a red flower. Beans are similar to a Kidney they say Cooked down. I don't think I can post a link yet. The ones I got:
Baker Creek Website - black coat runner beans
I have never grown before but the last two years I aim to try at least 2 new items in the garden if I can, variety is good to try. Last year one was a lemon squash and Mexican gherkins. I'm trying the lemon squash again and will see if this year is better than last. The gherkins were an acquired taste.
Enjoy all your planting. I got two dahlias in the ground. Not in the best spot but they were two of my shorties. Gives me a bit more space in the other bed.
Jeanne: how goes your mulching?
Pepper: what are you up to?
I'm off again.
