We've lived here for a year now and I'm feeling more comfortable with my garden plan. I know where the sun rises and sets, where the pretty views are, where it's shady, where it's sunny, and even where the good soil is.
I'm starting to move plants to different locations to fit my plan, but I'm still stymied by all the ROCKS! We have way too many rocks here! Below are the ones that made up the old patio which I've moved out to the jungle to create a rustic pathway.
We have lots of these awful red lava rocks and I'm trying to make lemonade out of lemons so to speak. I've arranged some of them near the porch and planted Ajuga next to them to crawl over and conceal them.
But I'm seriously thinking of putting a sign out front saying, "FREE ROCKS".
The rhododendrons are finishing their bloom while the Clematis and Philadelphus are just starting to put on a show.
I had to remove the rose that was next to the side door because when it bloomed, it wasn't a Joseph's Coat. I found the real deal and planted it last month. The other roses I've planted are struggling with an unexpected heat wave (105° today), while I run around watering, watering, watering.
These Brazilian Plume flowers that came with the place are nice, but extremely thirsty; they will probably be eliminated eventually.
The strawbale garden is doing well. Below you see last night's harvest. We've also harvested kale, chard, and lots of herbs, and some of the cherry tomatoes are almost ready.
I'll leave you with the soothing sounds of this Mother's Day gift windchime.
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