by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 22, 2004 | Uncategorized
With this break in the weather, I wanted to get some of my tulips in the ground using my new bulb auger. It took a few tries before I got the hang of it, but now I’m a bulb-plantin’ fool! I think having a powerful cordless drill helps. I don’t, so I...
by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 19, 2004 | Uncategorized
Looks like fall is really here… I managed to get my California poppy seeds sprinkled just in time. This year, instead of my usual wildflower mix, I’m going with ‘Mission Bells’ and ‘Apricot Chiffon’ California poppies. It’ll...
by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
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by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
Saucer magnolia, penstemon, white echinacea, Chinese ground orchids (Bletilla striata), Salvia (labeled ‘May Knight’, but could be another… it’s dark purple anyway) and pansies.Posted by...
by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
Veggies are growing nicely. Sugarsnap peas are sprouting. I was disappointed to learn that my 4 4″ scallions were in fact 1 scallion, 2 Walla Wallas and one leek! They all looked the friggin’ same when I bought them and the first one was labeled...
by angela@diggingbliss | Oct 3, 2004 | Uncategorized
More progress… ignore the plethora of chairs. They’re leftovers from a big party and I’m too lazy to do anything about them just yet.Posted by...
by angela@diggingbliss | Sep 28, 2004 | Uncategorized
Pre-conviction, that is. Favorite Martha quote of late: “If events unfold as I have been led to believe, I will have this ordeal behind me and be back to work before spring planting season.” Sounds like she’s finally getting her priorities straight....
by angela@diggingbliss | Sep 26, 2004 | Uncategorized
Another bed is coming together… I love my Smith & Hawken cobalt blue birdbath. I’ve surrounded it with yellow lantana, pink sedum, Mexican bush sage and lavender. In the background are 3 princess flower shrubs. You can’t see them because...
by angela@diggingbliss | Sep 20, 2004 | Uncategorized
I might as well say it now… “Oh, my achin’ back!”Posted by...
by angela@diggingbliss | Sep 19, 2004 | Uncategorized
Have Hastie’s dump 4 giant piles (19 cubic yards) of bark, compost, planting mix and crushed rock in the street (blocking the gutter, of course) in front of your house. 😉
