Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts

Friday, January 25, 2008

Brrrrrrrrr It's cold



I am ready for spring and summer! Of course I've been ready since November. Last month we had record high temperatures and now we are below zero temperatures.

Maybe I should start planning my gardening projects for this summer. I have been browsing the web for new roses for 2008. A rose garden is one project I wish to tackle this spring. I just can't make up my mind there are so many to choose from.

A beautiful climbing rose for the corner of the house facing east would be nice. I love english roses so maybe I might try Abraham Darby, or Crown Princess Margareta as pictured below.



Pinks, peaches, yellows I can't decide. I guess I'll keep browsing there's plenty of time with the way the weather is here in Indiana. Pictures courtesy of David Austin Roses, my #1 recommendation for English roses.

<----Click on these to go browsing

I have had a lot of friends and family ask me about the plants, flowers, shrubs and yes trees, that I have planted and where I purchased them. I do a lot of online nursery shopping along with local nurseries. So I have decided to show some pictures and give my opinions on the MANY different places that I purchase from. Last spring and fall I did a lot of planting, so this spring and summer will be very interesting. I will take pictures to share and also along with where I purchased the plant, where I planted it, and so forth. I have several online nurseries in my mind right now that I am very impressed with , but for now I will wait for this spring so as I may show the proof as well.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

My Garden

I'm pretty anxious on starting my vegetable garden and even more so adding to my landscape with flowers and such. I planted an azalea a couple of weeks ago , like a dummy, and wouldn't you know it below freezing temperatures came back here in Indiana. I should have known better to plant so early but as always every year I get too anxious.

I've been researching some garden tips and writing some of my own and have started a "gardening page" on my website. I'm still adding to it as I have limited time due to my 8-5 job and of course spring soccer has started for my daughter.

The vegetable garden I have planned out pretty well so far.

First I need to till and add some nutrients to the soil, I'll test the soil and add peat moss as well.

Vegetables I will be planting this year are:

  • peas
  • green beans
  • watermelon
  • onions
  • tomatoes
  • zuchinni
  • bell peppers

And I may add to the list later. I can't wait, I know I'm obsessed! Don't knock it ... you haven't tasted some of my green beans **smile**



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