Even as I write the first plantings around our patio are underway. Mrs. F.G. is out there, plotting where she wants each plant to go and getting the first ones in. Our young guy helper was here this morning doing some of the heavier work.
I meanwhile was somewhat limited to the harder wider pathways, and also limited by my limited horticultural knowledge but I looked around happily.
They had a nice patch of Brown-eyed Susans in their own garden, and I couldn't resist taking photos. We had lots at our previous home but I could never decide whether I liked the big picture or a close-up better, so you get both.
Here at home the plants are all lined up waiting for decisions on where each one will go. It's a challenge keeping in mind how big they may get in 3-4 years, and arranging them from tallest in the back to shortest in the front. But give us those 3-4 years and this place will look terrific!
Meanwhile today was another jam day here. Mrs. F.G. ordered Black Currants from Goldsmiths and picked them up on Thursday. Today she made 16 pints of Black Currant/Raspberry/Blueberry jam, my favourite and her own unique mixture. We're set for the year!
And today it's raining and probably going to rain all day. No gardening for us.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like Mrs F.G. picked out some beautiful plants for the new garden. I love the Coneflowers and Brown-eye Susans The jam sounds yummy. Take care, enjoy your day! Wishing you a happy new week ahead.
It will be interesting to see how the area develops as it is planted this year and beyond, FG.
ReplyDeleteI haven’t started preserving yet this year. Just delaying the fun!
I love that little pagoda thingie. I think I need one for my garden.
ReplyDeleteMrs F.G. is a busy lady!
ReplyDeleteI like your pictures, but especially I am happy to see how the garden is coming along, with the Master Gardener in charge, it should be wonderful to see! :-)
ReplyDeleteQuite the busy day between landscape selections and making preserves.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures that capture the happenings.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
You are having a busy summer. All those plants will fit in somewhere and all will look greater. The jam production is wonderful. We use to do cherry jam.
ReplyDeleteLove the brown eyed susans! You'll have to post photos of the finished, planted project!
ReplyDeleteI, for one, am glad you included all the versions of the Brown-Eyed Susans. I have always loved them. That is a lot of decisions to be made with the planting. But I look forward to the results.
ReplyDeleteThat nursery looks like one where we get most of our shrubs and perennials. Love those Rudbekia, we have a mass of them in our front flower bed.
ReplyDeleteYou had a fun day!! Hope Mrs FG got everything she wanted! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always a fun thing to pick out plants at a nursery then head home and decide how and where to arrange and plant everything. Good times:))
ReplyDeleteWe missed most of the rain yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI love planting. This is the time of year for nursery sales, I hope, for your sake!
So many beautiful plants to chose from. Looks like a great nursery.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it was enjoyable for you and fun for Mrs. F.G. to pick out the perennials. Looking forward to seeing their placements. The pictures, distance or close up are lovely.
ReplyDeleteNice to have homemade jams and jelly for the coming year. :)
You are certainly beginning with mature looking plants which should yield good results quickly.
ReplyDeleteOh, my, the jam sounds yummy! The picture of the forlorn boats made me sad as they seem to be a reminder of what used to be but isn't now.
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