I think everyone knows what this means.....a trip to the lower gardens is being requested. My grass is all weeds. I've been killing them with vinegar and salt and will be re-seeding soon.
The Solomon's Seal is thriving.
The middle pond is nice and clear. I like to see this because I try to hold down the mosquito population as much as possible. However, the last few years I rarely see any because of how many birds and bats we have throughout the gardens.
Ferns are popping up everywhere. For some reason, my ferns are spreading like crazy after the harsh winter we had. Why does a really cold winter make so many perennials spread?
The fish are frolicking now that the creek is running. This is a very large pond. The fish are about a foot long though they look small here.
Another current pic. I am so excited to pick these. I think I will cover them in netting so the birds can't get them.
Serviceberries. I know the birds will eat all of these before I get to them.
Don't you just love perennials? They come back with such gusto.
The Blog Tech and I are off very early tomorrow for a festival which we are hoping to be the best one yet! I hope to have lots of photos!
Comments
Would you be so kind as to describe the vinegar and salt ratio please?
Thanks
Many perennials need a truly cold winter to be able to rest properly so that's the reason many of them look better after a really hard winter.
The birds don't eat my currents but they do eat all service berries and cherries long before they get the chance to ripe. They also leave my bluberries alone and that's even better since they don't give that many berries yet :-)
Have a great day!
Christer.