Seeds and Keylimes

Today’s view out on my deck.

Well gang, it’s March which means it’s time to get on the seed situation. I’ve gone as far as to move some plants around and hook up the *super fancy* electric warming mat. My lemongrass LOVES it, making me feel a little guilty about replacing it with a tray of seeds. I have to admit that I really haven’t spent much time looking through seed catalogues. I looked through the Richters catalogue but only got as far as deciding that this year I would suck up the $15 price tag and buy that wasabi plant I talked myself out last year.
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Shade Garden

Despite being trampled and mistreated flowers are blooming in the shade garden. Here are a few photos taken this afternoon.


Bleeding Heart – People say they are old-fashioned and boring but I disagree. Its unfurled, reddish foliage is one of the first signs of spring and the flowers look like crazy fifties bouffant hairdos or milkmaid bonnets.

Violets – A diehard anti-purple person who likes violets — go figure.

These are not from my garden but when I saw them it reminded me that spring is nearly over.

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Parkdale Plant Sale

Today I attended the annual Parkdale Horticultural Society Plant Sale. There seemed to be less selection this year. I bought less plants then last year but still managed to break the bank.

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Spring Pinhole Photo

Spring really, truly is finally here and I’ve been taking every opportunity to capture it on film.

This photo of a crocus cluster was taken in my garden using a homemade pinhole camera I constructed from a broken camera and a pie tin.

Check out these planty pinhole photos taken in a greenhouse by Andreas Wolkerstorfer. This image of cyclamen is particularly beautiful.

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It’s Starting…

The first signs of spring are slowly making their way to the surface in my garden.

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