Behind the Fence

Wednesday, May 22, 2013


 
A little late for the party, but Peggy Martin is welcome just the same. Usually she is in full bloom on Mother’s Day; with a cooler spring than usual, she is just now coming into full bloom. If you were hoping to see her at the Art in the Garden tour and were a bit disappointed, please come back. She is a gorgeous rose with a very interesting history on her web site, http://peggymartinrose.com/



From the Deck


                                                                              
                                                                                                   From the Guest Room


The poppies are also in full bloom. You can read about their history in an earlier post, Poppy Tribute. A frequently asked question is when to plant the seed. That depends, if we have a mild winter it is best to plant in the fall. However, if the winter is severe, an early spring planting would be better. Stop by the potager and I will give you enough seeds to plant a few in the fall and again in the spring. Once you have a successful planting, you will have plenty of seed. They self sow and are quite prolific.





I welcome folks to visit my garden at any time. No worries if I am not at home, my neighbors are used to people in my garden. If you want a “guided tour” I am in the potager most mornings that it is not raining. On Tuesday evenings, Randy and I are usually having a glass of wine with “drop-in” friends on the patio between 5 and 7. We call it Tipsy Tuesday, but no one ever gets tipsyJ We would love for you to join us, and of course, take a peek at the garden.




2 comments:

  1. I forgot to ask if you had any starter Peggy Martin Roses at Art in the Garden. If you do have some, I would love to have one - as would Stephanie, please mam.
    Valerie

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  2. Valerie,
    I am sorry, I do not have any more cuttings. I will be starting some in the fall and will put your name on one!
    Chris

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