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Scrivener7

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27. My garden is public. I live in an apartment neighborhood. Years ago, my neighbor identified about 20
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 07:08 AM
Mar 29

plots around the neighborhood that were looking crappy. He asked the city for permission to garden them, so now there are 20 of us who have adopted one plot each.

So our gardens are more to beautify the neighborhood and not for food items. Mine is pretty shady once the trees get their leaves, so that requires some creativity.

I will pass quickly over the fact that some asshole clipped my crocuses (such are the problems with this setup) and move right onto the fact that the tulips are coming up nicely. I don't see the bleeding hearts yet, but the day lilies are starting to show. In addition, there will be white hostas, green hostas, begonias, pulmonaria, heuchera, bishop's caps and some kind of really pretty purple daisy that I forget the name of. There's an azalea bush that has been a flowerless stalk for years, but which I refuse to give up on. I have some coleus and impatiens and calendula starting in my window which I'll replant in the garden when they're ready.

Went to Stew's yesterday for mulch and of course walked out with a hydrangea and some ranunculus which I planted. Pretty sore today from hauling and spreading the mulch.

The season is here!

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An excellent and most timely question. Turbineguy Jan 2025 #1
I really want to get this form active - focusing on healthy pursuits will help us through the next 4 years! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #2
So, we have not gardened in a few years because of two reasons drray23 Jan 2025 #3
Howdy - some thoughts below. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #4
Pineapples, bananas, papayas, and coconuts. sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #5
clearly, you and I have very different growing conditions! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #6
In addition to the standards Shambala Jan 2025 #7
Yes!...already been planning... MiHale Jan 2025 #8
this all sounds great. I've really gone all in on straw bales - they really excel for me. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #19
Trying something on the bales this winter... MiHale Jan 2025 #20
Last year, because we anticipated watering issues at a NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #21
👍Thanks MiHale Jan 2025 #22
A little earlier than I usually start planning. GardenGnome Jan 2025 #9
sounds great. Yes, I always feel better when pondering gardening in winter. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #18
Just watched one of your presentations regarding container and straw bale gardening drray23 Jan 2025 #10
Pine straw doesn't really break down quickly enough, and repels water - hence the wheat straw. I've not tried NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #17
I just planted broccoli and tomatoes under my grow lights. scipan Jan 2025 #11
key with broccoli - doesn't like its growth checked by weather changes NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #16
Ewwww. Another reason to keep them inside. scipan Jan 2025 #23
Let us know how it does. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #24
I discovered stock tanks Keepthesoulalive Jan 2025 #12
I really like Jimmy Nardello - what a pepper machine! Growing in containers is also a joy. NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #15
allll the things. MissB Jan 2025 #13
this all sounds great. My gardens are now decreasing a bit in size as my age increases! NewHendoLib Jan 2025 #14
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Never heard of the brand you're "promoting" with pole saw link. GP6971 Mar 29 #30
Fresh beets samplegirl Mar 29 #26
My garden is public. I live in an apartment neighborhood. Years ago, my neighbor identified about 20 Scrivener7 Mar 29 #27
Your garden sounds ambitious! PJMcK Mar 29 #28
We've moved so starting over at our new home. lark Mar 29 #29
4 oclocks are great for reseeding Figarosmom Apr 1 #32
I love that about them. lark Apr 1 #33
All kinds of flowers in the front Figarosmom Apr 1 #31
Do you find all those Heirloom varieties at a store or do you order them? lark Apr 1 #34
Order and the save the seeds Figarosmom Apr 1 #35
Thanks so much!! lark Apr 2 #36
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