I big time failed with seasonal successions this year. As in, I really only planned for summer blooms in the potted patio garden. Next year I’m thinking early spring bulbs into late spring annuals from the garden center to summer bloomers from seed. Gardening is a constant learning experience. Meanwhile, these future summer bloomers are makin’ their way in.

Is that an Astrantia sprout? Or are you just happy to see me? This is another “click me for more” post. So click for more.

Coming in hot!

Brood XIII representative just checking in. One is fine. Ten is fine. 200 on a tree trunk is Old Testament BS.

that perfect basil leaf curve feels like success to me.

no one does purple quite like honeywort.

fuzzy wuzzy wuz indeed just a tomato.

looking good enough to eat. or for a bird to shit on!

they just grow up so fast!

dew drops on ammi. and whiskers on kittens.

perennial cornflower. she has no idea how badass she is.

maidenhair fern y’all! awful name, but a delightfully laced up Duchess with a notoriety for being somewhat difficult to grow. So I’m honored she finds this new home to her liking.

y’all, we’re getting sunflowers! and I’m 97% sure the rabbits can’t reach these. (famous last words). I planted these in situ this year, I keep hearing they prefer this to the root disturbance that comes with starting them in cells or pots. Results to follow.

Runner beans are in! The main goal with these beauts is to enjoy the flowers. Beans are sure to follow, but I’m quite unsure how best to harvest them.

Ada ‘helped’ plant these cilantro babes with me today. While ‘help’ is a relative term, her enthusiasm was undeniable. Happy Mother’s Day to me!

whyyyy are Solomon’s Seal leaves so. damn. sexy?

Such happy dudes! I’ve been showing the kiddo around the garden and handing her things to eat. Without a second’s thought, she stuffed one of these flower heads in her mouth and smiled the whole time, like she was eating sunshine.

Me with my drinking buds.

Queens arriving.

so proud of all you babies.