schmoozer Posted May 26, 2023 Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 the artichokes are the only thing growing, and retarded doing that. the oysters, mussels, and geoducks are doing much better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted May 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 6 hours ago, schmoozer said: the artichokes are the only thing growing, and retarded doing that. the oysters, mussels, and geoducks are doing much better. I have never tried artichoke before. Do you start from seed with these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted May 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 This weeks blooms. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 I just love chives---use the flowers in cooking for a little extra snap of color.( I eat them raw🤪) Flowers--On!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 5/26/2023 at 7:24 AM, Melissa said: I have never tried artichoke before. Do you start from seed with these? We originally bought 1-yr old plants to make sure they survived… we bought a pair of starters this year, both bit the dust. you have to cut to ground in the fall, then cover them with 6” of dirt for freeze protection. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted May 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 New blooms today. I love this time of year. Wish it lasted forever. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2 Posted May 27, 2023 Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 5/22/2023 at 4:09 PM, Melissa said: With my new marble hobby it’s becoming a challenge to keep up with certain things. My plan was to make marbles my winter hobby but I just can’t give it up! Lol Most evenings and weekends are spent weeding, watering, mowing and tending to chicken stuff. I do like to keep busy. My brother-in-law has a lot of plants, pays 500.oo in water services. He just finished h is Rainwater. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted May 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2023 38 minutes ago, Joe2 said: My brother-in-law has a lot of plants, pays 500.oo in water services. He just finished h is Rainwater. Wow. That’s crazy. Fortunately we live in the country with a well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Joe2 said: My brother-in-law has a lot of plants, pays 500.oo in water services. He just finished h is Rainwater. I have 1500 gallons capacity for catching rainwater. I have never planted without rainwater, right now, I have zero. I am using well water--what a drag!! My rain catching system has been set up for three weeks. No rain in the future either. The grass is growing yet thanks to the cooler nights but it feels like walking on gravel---poor Robins--I might have to set up a sprinkler for them--not kidding. I take care of the birds. I tilled my garden two weeks ago. The weeds are not even growing--yet😁. I see using many types of mulch in the future weeks. It is gardening--not growing--always a challenge. I had to water my native species today--with well water. I have never had to fill my little goldfish pond with well water--Guess what? Garden On!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schmoozer Posted May 28, 2023 Report Share Posted May 28, 2023 On 5/27/2023 at 11:15 AM, akroorka said: I just love chives---use the flowers in cooking for a little extra snap of color.( I eat them raw🤪) Flowers--On!! My mom grew chives but the dog always peed on it. She finally shifted to an elevate pot. we have blackberries all over, walking trails are lined with them. Never eat the berries low to the ground🙃🙃🙃 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted May 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2023 It is iris and peony season (Christmas for me) 😍 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 This one is called summer carnival 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe2 Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 5/28/2023 at 10:55 AM, Melissa said: Begonias? And Iris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Joe2 said: Begonias? And Iris? Peonies and iris ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 Peonies have yet to bloom, 2 are close to losing it. No buds on the lilies either. we do have a few cucumbers about 2” long. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, schmoozer said: Peonies have yet to bloom, 2 are close to losing it. No buds on the lilies either. we do have a few cucumbers about 2” long. I’ve never seen peonies in pots before. Do you bring them inside for the winter? What a beautiful garden and view you have! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 34 minutes ago, Melissa said: I’ve never seen peonies in pots before. Do you bring them inside for the winter? What a beautiful garden and view you have! Nope, they stay in the pots. Being next to hood canal, we rarely have extended freezes. The yard is artificial grass for the dogs, and me not having to mow it. Also keeps the moles and rabbits out, as well as the ducks and geese. went for low maintenance, and not having to get on our knees. I mostly work from home, so I spend a lot of my time analyzing projects while sitting on my deck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 8 minutes ago, schmoozer said: Nope, they stay in the pots. Being next to hood canal, we rarely have extended freezes. The yard is artificial grass for the dogs, and me not having to mow it. Also keeps the moles and rabbits out, as well as the ducks and geese. went for low maintenance, and not having to get on our knees. I mostly work from home, so I spend a lot of my time analyzing projects while sitting on my deck. Wow. What a breathtaking view!! This is my view today from our picture window. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Melissa said: Wow. What a breathtaking view!! This is my view today from our picture window. You have the same “serenity” view, it calms the mind.❤️❤️ it is priceless for peace of mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, Melissa said: Wow. What a breathtaking view!! This is my view today from our picture window. When we bought the property, it had a 2,800SF 7-bedroom “party house” for a wealthy attorney. The neighbors hated it when it was turned into a BNB, too much noise and stupid people. We tore it down and built our dream home to display our collection of Blenko glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 minute ago, schmoozer said: When we bought the property, it had a 2,800SF 7-bedroom “party house” for a wealthy attorney. The neighbors hated it when it was turned into a BNB, too much noise and stupid people. We tore it down and built our dream home to display our collection of Blenko glass. Sounds like a beautiful home! I think I remember seeing your blenko collection in another thread. 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoozer Posted June 1, 2023 Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, Melissa said: Sounds like a beautiful home! I think I remember seeing your blenko collection in another thread. 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2023 6 minutes ago, schmoozer said: So beautiful. I love all the colors! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Posted June 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2023 Todays blooms 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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