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* Elderberry,(probably Nova type) transplanted from berm by driveway to boggy area where pond was. Second from the left on the berm. | * Elderberry,(probably Nova type) transplanted from berm by driveway to boggy area where pond was. Second from the left on the berm. | ||
+ | * Chamomile, //Matricaria recutita//,'Zloty Lan', (Baker Creek,2 packets,2021), along edge of walkway to old garden. Annual, self sows. Polish variety.10-14 days to emergence. Full sun. Surface sow seed, keep moist. Cut back immediately after blooming to encourage re-blooming. | ||
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+ | * BLUE VERVAIN, //Verbena hastata//, (Prairie Moon Nursery, 2021), 1/2 oz seed; in swampy area where pond used to be, in front of elderberries. after cold stratification for 30 days.Life Cycle: Perennial. Sun Exposure: Full, Partial, Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Height: 5 feet, Bloom Time: July, August, September, Bloom Color: Blue. Advantages: Pollinator, Favorite: butterflies, bees and birds; Deer Resistant. USDA Zones3-8. Plant Spacing:18-24" | ||
+ | * Boneset, //Eupatorium perfoliatum//, (Prairie Moon Nursery 2021), same location after 30 day cold strat. Life Cycle:Perennial, Sun Exposure:Full, Partial; Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Height: 4 feet, Bloom Time: July, August, September. Bloom Color:White. Zone 3-8. Space plants 1-2 ft. | ||
+ | * Ferns, transplanted in front of elderberries in pond space. (Sensitive ferns from roadside ditch?) | ||
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+ | * Viola,//Viola tricolor//, 'Johnny Jump Ups', Helen Mt, (SESE 9-20), next to steps between brick patio and walkway to garden. Self-seeding annual, edible flowers, full or part sun, ht 10 inches, spread 6 inches. | ||
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+ | * Borage, //Borago officinalis//, (Strictly Medicinal Seeds 2021, and SESE, 9-20),along steps from brick patio to walkway. Self-seeding annual, sun or partial shade, 80 days, space 1 ft apart. Germination in 10 days. Well-drained soil. | ||
+ | * Bee Balm, //Monarda fistulosa//, Wild Bergamot, (Baker Creek, 2021), in same location by brick patio. Wildflower native, perennial, zones 4-9. Germination in 14-21 days, space 12 inches apart, frost hardy, full sun (minimum 6-12 hours). | ||
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+ | * Nettles,//Urtica dioica// 3 plants from Jen, 4 plants from last year's bed (Richter's herbs), planted in back of shed. FS or PS, moist soil.Zone 3-10, herbacious perennial | ||
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+ | * American Hazelnut //Corylus americana//, 6 bare root seedlings, in small pots, to grow till time to plant in Fall. (Prairie Moon Nursery, 2021). Full to part sun; medium-wet to medium dry soil. Zones: 4-9. Ht: 15-18 ft, width: 10-12 ft. Bears within 2-3 years after planting. | ||
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+ | * Phlox //Phlox drummondii//, 'Sugar Stars', (Baker Creek, 2021), in flower garden by greenhouse, front row by walkway. Annual, Ht: 18-24 inches. Space 8-12 inches apart. FS. | ||
+ | * Calendula Resina, (SESE, 9-20), same garden bed, behind the Phlox. | ||
+ | * Nasturtium, //Tropaeolum nanum//, 'Jewel Peach Melba', (Baker Creek, 2021), in kitchen garden, in front.Annual, dwarf, mounding, FS. Ht 9-12 inches. | ||
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+ | * Basil, 'Lettuce Leaf', (SESE, 12-20), in kitchen garden. | ||
+ | * Basil 'Sweet Thai', (SESE, 8-20), kitchen garden; and also in old garden, in far house and far garage bed. | ||
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+ | Bed by crawl space door: | ||
+ | * Celosia, //Celosia argentea var. spicata//, 'Pink-Spiked', (Monticello Gardens, 2021), in back; Ht 4 ft, FS, tender annual, space 12-18 inches apart. | ||
+ | * Rudbeckia, //Rudbeckia hirta//, 'Cherry Brandy', (Baker Creek, 2021), in same bed. Ht 12-24 inches. FS. Space plants 8-12 inches. Self-sows freely. | ||
+ | * Yarrow, //Achillea millefolium//, 'Polish Pastels Mix', (Baker Creek, 2017), in same bed, in front, perennial ,ht 2 feet, FS to PS, well drained soil. Cut plants immediately after flowering to promote re-blooming. | ||
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+ | Flower bed by side of greenhouse: | ||
+ | * Blackberry, Thornless, //Rubus spp//, 'Triple Crown', 2 plants with trellis, (Burnt Ridge Nursery and Orchards, 2021). Semi-erect cane, needs some support, most productive thornless blackberry. Bloom Color: White; Fruit Color: Black;Fruit Size:Large; Self-Pollinating;Ripens/Harvest:Early August; Full Sun;Soil Composition:Loamy; Soil Moisture Well Drained;Soil pH Level:6.0 - 6.8; Years to Bear:1 - 2; Zone:5 - 9. | ||
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+ | Bed by walkway to shed: | ||
+ | * Echinacea, //Echinacea purpurea//, (Baker Creek, 2017), perennial to 4 ft.FS, rich well-drained but moist soil. | ||
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+ | 5-1-21 | ||
+ | * Echinacea plants x2, moved from another bed to bed by walkway to shed. | ||
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+ | Bed in front of painting studio: | ||
+ | * Weeping Japanese Maple, //Acer palmatum//, Tamukeyama', (Home Depot), Ht 15-25 ft, width 15-25 ft, water when dry, hardy to -10 degrees. FS to PS. This replaced the previous Japanese maple that died this past winter | ||
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+ | Bed by driveway, in front of front door: | ||
+ | * Compact Sweet Pepperbush, //Clethra ainifolia//, 'Hummingbird'; 4/5 of these plants from last year died over the winter; I replaced one spot with another Clethra that I grew on the porch over the winter. Ht 3-5 ft, spread, 3-5 ft, sun/part shade. (Niche Gardens) | ||
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+ | 5-11-21 | ||
+ | * Black Eyed Susan Vine, //Thunbergia alata//, 'Cosmic Candy', (Baker Creek, 2021), by entrance gate to old garden. Not frost hardy. Self-sows freely. Space 8-12 inches. Vining. FS. | ||
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+ | Flower bed by greenhouse: | ||
+ | * Zinnia, 'Cactus-Flowered', (SESE 12-20). | ||
+ | * Zinnia,//Zinnia elegans//, 'Canary Bird', (Baker Creek 2021), Annual. Spacing 9-12 inches apart, FS. | ||
+ | * Sweet William, (SESE, 8-20), in same bed by edge of walkway to greenhouse door. Self-reseeds. Ht 12-24 inches. | ||
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+ | Flower bed by living room window; | ||
+ | * Spider Flower //Cleome hassleriana//, (Gardens at Monticello, 2021), ht 4-6 ft, self-seeding annual, native to South America. FS. Direct sow. Space 1.5 to 2 ft apart. half hardy annual. | ||
+ | * Zinnia 'Red Beauty', (SESE 12-20), Ht 3 ft. Same bed. | ||
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+ | 5-13-21 | ||
+ | Flower bed by greenhouse: | ||
+ | * Cosmos, //Comos bipinnatus//, 'Seashells',(Baker Creek, 2021). Annual, FS, space 10 inches apart. | ||
+ | * French Marigold, 'Naughty Marietta', (SESE 7-20), same bed, Ht 12-18 inches. | ||
+ | * Bachelor Buttons, 'Polka Dot', (SESE 8-20), same bed but by the front edge nearest the greenhouse, next to | ||
+ | comfrey bed.Ht 1-3 ft. | ||
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+ | 9-24-21 | ||
+ | * Liatris, //Liatric spicata//, 'Blazing Star Alba', 4 plants moved from front yard bed in front of mudroom to back yard, bed by walkway to garden shed. FS. Ht: 3-4 ft, space 1.5 ft, Keep well-watered. Zone 4-9. | ||
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+ | Bed in front of mudroom, in front of Japanese maple: | ||
+ | * Autumn Ferns, //Dryopteris erythrosora//, 'Brilliance', 4 plants (Down Home Nursery, Mebane, NC), Partial to full shade, moist well-drained soil, Ht 18-24 inches, spread 24-36 inches. Zones 5-8. Drought tolerant when established. Deer resistant. Evergreen. | ||
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+ | Bed in front of guest bedroom, in front of maple by edge of walkway: | ||
+ | * Creeping Jenny, //Lysimachia 'Goldii'//, 3 plants. (Down Home Nursery, Mebane, NC). Full sun, part shade. Water: medium. Ht 1-3 inches, spread 12-24 inches. Zone 5. Spreading groundcover. Can be aggressive. | ||
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+ | 9-28-21 | ||
+ | Flower bed by side of greenhouse: | ||
+ | * Butterfly Bush,dwarf //Buddleia 'SMNBDO'//, 'Pugster Periwinkle', (Down Home Nursery, Mebane, NC). Full sun. Height 2 ft, width 2 ft. Well-drained soil. Zones 5-9. Prune when new growth emerges in Spring. Deer resistant. | ||
+ | * Blanket Flower, //Gaillardia' Bijou'//, 2 plants, (Down Home Nursery, Mebane, NC). Perennial. Full sun. Ht 8-10 inches, spread 12-15 inches. Average well-drained soil. Zones 3-10. cut back spent flowers for rebloom. Deer resistant. Native butterfly attractor. Drought and heat tolerant. Blooms June to September. | ||
+ | * Joe Pye Weed //Eutrochium//?? pretty sure this is that plant; moved 4 plants from other part of this bed to corner by raised bed. | ||
+ | * Strawberries, several plants from new garden beds, moved to edge of this bed by fence. | ||
+ | * Shasta Daisy, //Leucanthemum//, 'Becky' (Plantworks). Ht 3ft. Full sun, part shade.Zone 5. Moved a clump from front yard to this bed, in front of ginger lilies. | ||
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+ | Bed by garden path to shed; | ||
+ | * Russian sage //Perovskia atriplicifolia//, Blue Steel', 4 plants. (Down Home Nursery, Mebane, NC). Full sun. Ht: 18-36 inches, wodth 14-28 inches. Well-drined soil. Zone 4 hardiness. Flowers in summer. | ||
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