Friday, June 26, 2009

profiles





Last October the garden was bare.
The hardscaping was finally completed.
The landscaping was still to begin.
We got into a seed mood.
Getting a head start on spring.

Rudbeckia Hirta - Black eyed Susan's are our greatest success.

We planted too many so we have been handing out trays and trays of them to friends and passerbyers (just like the tomatoes as you may recall).

The seeds were put in the ground October 18th.
Lovingling cared for all winter by mom and planted in the ground in April.

They are proud, sturdy, full and cheerful. Wonder what the garden would have been like without them.
The seeds I bought from lasemeria.com said that these Rudbeckias are called My Joy but some funny things are happening and I will share the other species that popped out with you all.

My little yellow army.
Great for cut flowers, last forever in fresh water and look beautiful with hint of lavander.

This is the predominant flower therefore I'm sure it's a My Joy!



These others have a character of their own. Help us give them a name.
I will surely collect and seperate the seeds for future swap!









Have a very Black Eyed Susan Day!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Epiphany n. 1


As Children we behaved to avoid a punishment.
Most Kids today behave to obtain a prize.

No wonder the upsidedown society.

What happens when you run out of prizes?