Prairie
03-26-2008, 10:55 AM
Hello Gaea Gardeners,
With the planting of Iris in Flora's a few weeks back, the season is upon us. The Iris had wintered well in feed bags. They look very good. Some had heaved out of the ground during the plentiful rains that followed planting. Be sure to check and reset any that want to try and "escape." Three rose bushes that were removed from the garden of a client were still completely dormant. They went in last weekend. Also, about 50 sets from onions that were taken out of the same garden were dug in to Flora's by Chuck (Elorian). Chuck has taken on the task of reviving Fauna's Garden. There is a lot to do. So, anyone with energy or ideas about that area should get with him. I have suggested he join this forum. So, maybe at some time you can communicate with him here. Could someone nag him about joining?
I need to review my own posts to this list. I think i already mentioned burning the area where we planted the Iris. Vicki Thomas, from Omaha, helped with all that. I don't think she is on this list, though. Hmmmm. I am starting to think that while "burn season" is on, it makes good sense to burn through ALL of the garden areas. Certainly any weed seed we can destroy now will make the season more pleasant. Chuck has burned through FAUNA'S. Heretic would make a nice fire with all the fuel there. Also, an area of Floras was buried in leaves last fall. This killed and composted all the turfgrass in that very problematic area. I have a catalog with varieties of mycorhizae for sale. That is the source of mushrooms. They have many varieties for different conditions and for various tasty forms of mushroom. I'll post here as things develop.
We have a tiny remnant of "Flora's gravel" in a small pile behind the Pavilion. Stay tuned. I have been begging for another delivery. When we start getting material for the roads delivered, this could materialize. It has been two seasons since the first delivery. It would certainly be handy. If anyone is feeling butch, the remaining gravel could be placed in the "rain garden" hollow i dug last fall on the far north end under the redbuds and elms of FLora's. Also, the "paved" area around Eros, in the southeast corner needs the "mortar" of Flora's gravel. The tiny granite pavers were once the stones around the main fire circle. It will be easier to walk around Eros circle when the mortar is placed. Also, the pathway leading to this circle needs this gravel. The "hollow shape of the excavated path also now has random stones. These should be dug into the sidewalls to prevent their collapse and the filling in of the hollow. This excavation serves a purpose in guiding and retaining water from heavy rains, so i can soak into the subsoil of the garden. Also, you will find that if you are visiting Eros by moonlight, the hollow path is a handy guide for navigation in low light.
Again, this season promises to be the best ever. Let me know what YOU are thinking about doing. Also, recruit your gardening friends to this list. I am hoping for it to become Gardening Central for all our efforts.
Blessings,
Prairie
With the planting of Iris in Flora's a few weeks back, the season is upon us. The Iris had wintered well in feed bags. They look very good. Some had heaved out of the ground during the plentiful rains that followed planting. Be sure to check and reset any that want to try and "escape." Three rose bushes that were removed from the garden of a client were still completely dormant. They went in last weekend. Also, about 50 sets from onions that were taken out of the same garden were dug in to Flora's by Chuck (Elorian). Chuck has taken on the task of reviving Fauna's Garden. There is a lot to do. So, anyone with energy or ideas about that area should get with him. I have suggested he join this forum. So, maybe at some time you can communicate with him here. Could someone nag him about joining?
I need to review my own posts to this list. I think i already mentioned burning the area where we planted the Iris. Vicki Thomas, from Omaha, helped with all that. I don't think she is on this list, though. Hmmmm. I am starting to think that while "burn season" is on, it makes good sense to burn through ALL of the garden areas. Certainly any weed seed we can destroy now will make the season more pleasant. Chuck has burned through FAUNA'S. Heretic would make a nice fire with all the fuel there. Also, an area of Floras was buried in leaves last fall. This killed and composted all the turfgrass in that very problematic area. I have a catalog with varieties of mycorhizae for sale. That is the source of mushrooms. They have many varieties for different conditions and for various tasty forms of mushroom. I'll post here as things develop.
We have a tiny remnant of "Flora's gravel" in a small pile behind the Pavilion. Stay tuned. I have been begging for another delivery. When we start getting material for the roads delivered, this could materialize. It has been two seasons since the first delivery. It would certainly be handy. If anyone is feeling butch, the remaining gravel could be placed in the "rain garden" hollow i dug last fall on the far north end under the redbuds and elms of FLora's. Also, the "paved" area around Eros, in the southeast corner needs the "mortar" of Flora's gravel. The tiny granite pavers were once the stones around the main fire circle. It will be easier to walk around Eros circle when the mortar is placed. Also, the pathway leading to this circle needs this gravel. The "hollow shape of the excavated path also now has random stones. These should be dug into the sidewalls to prevent their collapse and the filling in of the hollow. This excavation serves a purpose in guiding and retaining water from heavy rains, so i can soak into the subsoil of the garden. Also, you will find that if you are visiting Eros by moonlight, the hollow path is a handy guide for navigation in low light.
Again, this season promises to be the best ever. Let me know what YOU are thinking about doing. Also, recruit your gardening friends to this list. I am hoping for it to become Gardening Central for all our efforts.
Blessings,
Prairie