Garden Log 2014-15
Posted: September 12th, 2014, 8:37 pm
Hello Again, With another Fall-Spring edition of my gardening endeavor. Temperatures are steadily improving, hence spade work has begun.
Update Till Now!
Cleaning and preparation of border was undertaken fortnight back. Ground is ready for habitants; however, temperatures are still on the higher side for all out sowing. Intense heat took its toll on nanthra, which required extensive pampering for revival. Self-seeded Heleniums and hollies signal that some species could be sown; therefore part sowing activity was undertaken in first week of September.
Broad Plan
1. No F-2/heirloom species
2. Selected and very few taller species such as hollyhocks and sweet peas etc, more reliance on dwarf/medium height plants due winter rain damage.
3. More reliance on hardy, proven and common species for comparatively easier scheme. Will make it interesting by trying out more novel varieties of such common species such as for nasturtiums, poppies and dahlias.
4. Re-attempt with last year’s successes.
5. Better planting scheme with more focus on height and color.
6. 30-40% effort for new species.
7. Focus on bulbs especially anemone and rununculus.
Seed and sowing media procurement must be at the forefront for all.
Update Till Now!
Cleaning and preparation of border was undertaken fortnight back. Ground is ready for habitants; however, temperatures are still on the higher side for all out sowing. Intense heat took its toll on nanthra, which required extensive pampering for revival. Self-seeded Heleniums and hollies signal that some species could be sown; therefore part sowing activity was undertaken in first week of September.
Broad Plan
1. No F-2/heirloom species
2. Selected and very few taller species such as hollyhocks and sweet peas etc, more reliance on dwarf/medium height plants due winter rain damage.
3. More reliance on hardy, proven and common species for comparatively easier scheme. Will make it interesting by trying out more novel varieties of such common species such as for nasturtiums, poppies and dahlias.
4. Re-attempt with last year’s successes.
5. Better planting scheme with more focus on height and color.
6. 30-40% effort for new species.
7. Focus on bulbs especially anemone and rununculus.
Seed and sowing media procurement must be at the forefront for all.