Hi! The past few weeks I've been planning my deck garden. Every August when I'm overwhelmed with the heat and twice daily watering, I say I am not going to garden out there any more. But where's' the fun in that. Seeds are so tempting, so deliciously hopeful, aren't they.
I did get rid of the two very old, very big, decrepit meadow pots. One remains. The guy I paid to clear up and winterize last December did a great job, but sadly he pulled out everything including the red lilies and both coreopsis perennials. Hoping these take and replace the ones removed, though I see I didn't buy yellow.
Last summer, coreopsis, age 7 or 8.
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My pansies are so adorable. I do love them. These came from the grocery store, very pretty, very cheap.
A reader mentioned how they had done a whole yellow/ orange pansy display---of course I loved that idea. But when you get grocery store flowers, you get what they offer or you get nothing.
Amazon delivered potting soil, but I misread the Buy It Again and was given enormous bags of Miracle Gro soil. A friend had to come help me top off the pots. And then--I decided to try something new. I planted baby lettuce and radishes, so fun.
I only ever grew cherry tomatoes on my deck, years ago. Gave up bec the wind makes the outer skins tough as old dry leather. So this is exciting. The seeds of both have sprouted. The lettuce says harvest in 30 days.
I also planted, yes, very late--sweet peas. I nicked them and soaked them[wet paper towel, baggie, in the dark], am seeing a few fine tendrils. I saved most of the pack for next year, bec they prefer cold weather and one of these days, it will be very very hot here at the beach,
For the rest of the pots, probably sow late next week:
Wouldn't it be great if the Chinese Lanterns actually grew? They and the one wildflower packet will go in the pot where the lettuce is now.
The thank you pack came with my seed order. I gave it to my friend who helped refill the pots.
Do you garden from seeds? Do you grow veg or only flowers?
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This is a new project. It was a gift to me from my little artist friend at Christmas. I tried to explain to her that if the trees grow, many many years from now, she will inherit them, and must care for them and ensure their futures. It may be warm enough to sow the seeds now.
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I must share this book. Maybe years from now I will find it aon the used book website, though I suppose that's rather unkind to the person who produced this stunning book.
It rained most of this week. I finished the pillow and pillowcases project, the blue seashells. Will deliver them tomorrow. Today I made a doll outfit for my little friend mentioned above. Her doll is a 14: American Girl Doll, harder to sew for than the original 18" dolls, but right size for a little one who is just 5.
I think this makes it fun: "Color the dress!" It won't matter if she colors outside the lines, or uses crayons. Or not at all. I have neon fabric markers too. I'll ask her mom when we do the project.
have a great weekend
love
lizzy
gone to the beach...
Mo is poorly, but I love him no matter what, rarely leave his side now. Today was a good day despite the rain. His beloved dogwalker carried him out for a gentle walk and Mo was so happy.
Happy Mothers Day
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