I managed to get a hoard of native plants into the ground: Meadow Rue, Ironweed, Golden Rod, Swamp Verbena, and more. Though, I did think I had killed my Joe Pye weed when I attempted to divide the clump–and I fell victim to a classic garden mistake: killing a plant with care.
Looking for dirt on gardening conditions and things to expect? You’ve come to the right place. It’s the week of Memorial Day, and in our area, this is the traditional weekend to start planting your warm weather crops: no more expected frosts (famous last words in New England).
First garden report of the spring? Let’s dig in! It’s mid-May and already we are saying goodbye to the dazzling blooms of daffodils, creeping phlox, crabapples, and tulips (though, I have a few stubborn Queen of the Night tulips that are hanging on even through this heat).
Originally this 30 acre site was an historic farm and private garden. The abandoned property was purchased in the 1980’s and the new owners transformed it into a tranquil oasis open for the public to enjoy.
It’s been a cool spring, interspersed with a few very warm days and just enough rain in southern New Hampshire to awaken our landscapes. The lawns and perennial gardens are lush and green. And the weeds…well, they are EVERYWHERE
I’ve never met a person who isn’t delighted to have these tiny creatures visit and take up residence in their gardens. But interestingly, even the savviest nature lovers often wonder how to continuously attract hummingbirds to their outdoor sanctuaries.
