Slowly but surely we've been getting all the beds ready in the garden. It's really starting to come together and now I need to plant, plant and plant.
Garlic, mustard greens and peas. Pole Beans and Morning Glories will go on the tipis.
Medicinal Wheel
More of my Medicine Wheel
Iris blooming.
Today, I planted 30 gladiolas bulbs, arnica, chamomile, borage, sunflower, black-eyed susans, cosmos, poppies, calendula, violas, Esperanza Star (thank you Ashley).
Yesterday, I planted a row of potatoes. The potatoes were left over from last year's NOFANY trial. I primarily worked on the beds yesterday. I still have a lot more mulching to do but I'm really pleased with the way the garden is looking.
We have expanded the garden and I have eight more beds than last year in the garden area plus two very long beds in another area by the barn. Out of the new beds, three are quite long. I'm also using the fence line this year as support for tomatoes, beans, cucumbers etc.
I find it all very exciting!
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Sorry I have been SO busy and have not been able to comment. I have really missed getting to sit down and look at your blog pics and read what you have been up to. I just wanted to stop by and say the garden looks WONDERFUL - and so very relaxing. I adore gardening, as you know. I have had SUCH a blessed harvest so far this season. I have had so many zuchinni and squash, that I have had to give it away to neighbors
I love to do that!
Hugs to you, and know I am thinking about you! Ashley
OH my your garden looks like a dream ~ We have had soooo much rain, that we are waiting to re-plant some of our garden. We have a new spot this year, and it has been so far under water, it so needs raised beds.... , but I do have little tomatoes I'm so excited about that! Your green house looks like it did a wonderful job, your plants look so lovely!
Also I didn't get to commenting on the rest of your trip, but it sure did look like lots of fun! Looks like lots of memories were made too! Have a great time planting all your goodies! Kim
Your medicinal wheel looks so full and thriving! What do you have in there?
Have you ever had two bloggy friends that you think would click, but are unsure if they're aware of each other's blogs? Well, I think I have a bloggy garden mate/pal for you! Want to be introduced?
@crunchy - Thank you for your comments. Well let's see.....In the eastern block: calendula, yellow yarrow, dandelions, mullein, yellow columbine, arnica (to be planted) In the southern block: comfrey, lavender, peppermint, english mint, fox gloves, sage, oregano, manarda (bee balm) borage (to be planted). In the western block: oswego tea, motherwort, fox gloves, columbine, ecchinacea, cayenne peppers (to be planted) pleursy root also known as butterfly weed In the northern block: thyme, catnip, lemon balm, daisy, garlic, sweet grass, chickweed, plaintain, fox gloves, yarrow.
Yes would love to be introduced!!!
@kdbspace - Thanks Kim. I love your garden too. I'm so interested in your potato tires! Keep me posted on your garden.