Hi folks!
I just won four annuals in the January Not-a-Raffle!
I'm totally thrilled, but also a bit lost... see, I haven't grown many non-edible annuals before, and I just moved to a completely different climate from where I've ever lived/gardened in the past. I was wondering if you could give me some ideas.
Here's the list of plants I can choose from:
http://www.gardenharvestsupply... (click on each category to see options within it).
And about my garden: I have about 3' x 15' in front of my apartment. It faces southwest, but is between buildings, so I think it will be partial shade, but with intense sun when the sun is on it. There's a downspout at one end (the shadiest part), which seems to drain pretty slowly, but the other end is less waterlogged. I have a few containers, but will probably have herbs in them, so something I can plant in the ground would be best.
I'll fill the bulk of the space with summer veggies, but want to put my annuals in there to make it prettier. Bonus if they are good companion plants, attract bees or butterflies, or are beneficial in some way. I'd also love if I get plants that have easily-collected seeds, so I could continue to enjoy them next year or trade with other gardeners.
I'm in south-central Michigan. I've only lived here for a bit over a month, so I can't say much about the summer climate. We'll have long days, but probably not terrible heat. I have no idea about the soil type, right now there's snow with mulch under it
If you could choose anything off that site, what would your dream plant be? And what plants do you think can handle the abuse that my garden is likely to give them (variable light, wet feet, short season, etc.)?
Thanks!
