These are a few buds from my second year Eustacia Vye rose. The bush is absolutely loaded with them (over 4 dozen at last count) and ready to burst forth into a glorious display.
This Desdemona rosebush was nothing but a bare-root back in February, and today the first bloom opened. It already has a sweet, lemony fragrance. I'm in love!
And if someone could give me good advice on how to thin carrots, I'd appreciate it. I'm certain these are too closely planted, but maybe I'll get a few small ones.
Also, I have a huge kiddie pool "bowl" of salad! Look at this beautiful lettuce! I've already had a couple of handfuls of tender baby leaves.
Last but not least: my method of quickly hardening off young tomato plants: cover them lightly with pine straw mulch for shade. So far, I've planted 14 seedlings without hardening them off, and they're doing just fine. This weekend I'll plant the last 5 still to go as well as the pepper plants, and this year's garden will be ready to rock and roll.
I love your kiddie pool of salad!
ReplyDeleteAin't it great? lol!
DeleteWow! You really have a talent for gardening, Jennifer. Everything looks so great - it's nice to see all of your hard work paying off.
ReplyDeleteIt really has been a lot of hard work, and the season has barely begun! At the beginning of Spring Break last week, I got my annual pulled muscle/back strain/spasms that always come when the garden work really amps up. (I took muscle relaxers for two days and was fine afterwards).
DeleteEverything looks just terrific! Seriously great.
ReplyDeleteHigh praise from you, Mary! Thank you!
DeleteRock and roll indeed!!
ReplyDeleteThe Desdemona rose is absolutely gorgeous - I can almost smell her beautiful scent from your photo!
Desdemona already has a faint lemony scent, which is a surprise, because my first year Eustacias were void of scent (which apparently can be expected with young roses).
DeleteLove the Lettuce Pool! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt works out SO WELL!
DeleteI have some buds, but nothing like what you have! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou're a lot further north than me, Dave. Your day is coming!
DeleteLooking good! Do you get any slugs or snails there? We're loaded with them here and I'm thinking ours would have a party in that big salad bowl!
ReplyDeleteWe've never had slug or snail issues at this house. Hee hee you WOULD have a slug party in London! 😁
DeleteI'm jealous. I would love to be doing the same.
ReplyDeleteBut think of that beautiful property in France you'll be going back to soon!
DeleteWhat a joy. The salad kiddie pool is a work of art. I didn’t realize you were being literal!
ReplyDeleteI've got to pick some lettuce this afternoon, I wish I could share some with you!
DeleteYup , Like Everyone Has Noted Above Here , Outstanding Lettuce Pool - Dig All The photos Really
ReplyDeleteStay Groovy ,
Cheers
Thanks! I will stay groovy!
DeleteAbsolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I was surprised to find that many Amish do not start their tomatoes inside at all. The plant the sèeds directly in the garden!
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