Wow….I can’t believe what progress has been made just since my last posting. The English Cottage garden (Yin) is really perking up alot. I think I actually am seeing the beginning of flower buds…maybe? I hope…on the Twinkle Phlox. I went in and got a super-duper-close-up…and whatever they are, they sure are cool-looking:
The Petunias have literally exploded in growth! They’ve already taken over their corner of the AG and have invaded what would have been the lavender’s territory, had it decided to sprout.
The rest of the flowers are coming along in their various stages. The stock is amazingly, hanging in there and trying to thrive. Everytime I think I’m just going to give up on it, it manages a little growth spurt. So, I’ll keep cheering it on and hope it makes it. The snapdragons are doing well, despite their very late start, and the dianthus is just chugging along, slow but steady.
On to Yang, the cherry tomato garden. I went ahead and did the 4-5 week pruning on the two original plants. The transplanted red is almost ready to be clipped….probably in another day or two. Overall, they’re doing great. I am still amazed that the transplanted one is thriving.
Last, but not least, the herb garden (Chi). I’ve been honing my appreciation of basil lately since it’s been growing like wildfire. Everything else is really taking off as well (except for the chives which is obviously a dud). I’m planning on going to the farmer’s market tomorrow to snag some more veggies. I’m definitely planning to get some lettuce so I can make some salad dressing with the Herb ‘n’ Serve I got at BB&B for half off when I bought Chi. Ooo…or I could make some marinade for some chicken tonight. Hmmm…
And, just because I thought it was pretty, a close-up of the thyme. I just love the texture of the leaves and the pretty purple tint on the underside.
