Yesterday was errand day so no gardening. We had to buy mag blocks for the cows and I picked up corn gluten pellets for the garden. I want to try them. They are a very soft mealy pellet so I hope they give me the same effect as the meal for weed seed germination.
We stopped by Walmart and I couldn't resist picking up two bags of plants. I don't like buying plants in peat where you can't see them, but they felt firm. I bought Peaches and Cream dahlia (3in) and (2) white bleeding heart. I want the the dahlia with my Buff Beauty rose. Hope the colors blend and don't clash.
The also had Amish -made cedar bird houses for a very reasonable price. I bought my mother-in-law a wren house that she had mentioned wanting and I bought a bluebird house. They were 8.97 and 10.47. I wanted them for patterns as much as anything. I thought they were cleverly made. I hope the strong cedar fragrance isn't a hindrance to the birds.
The Garden Center manager told me something interesting. She said none of their fertilizers contain phosphorous this year......the Green People strike again! Evidently the run-off is contaminating streams and underground water sources.
So people will have to be seeking other sources. They did not have ag lime either. I finally found some at Race Brothers in Springfield. I haven't limed in years; maybe that will help the garden this year.
I have some late daffs that have opened.
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| From Gardening 2010 |
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| From Gardening 2010 |
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| From Gardening 2010 |
DH is requesting pancakes for breakfast. So I don't feel so guilty making them for him, I use a recipe that uses whole wheat flour and oatmeal. It is a perfect size for two. I will post about them with the recipe tomorrow.
Another good gardening day ahead, hope yours is the same.
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