Monday, May 9, 2011

This season's work so far in brief

Just dug up the old Rose Floribunda and planted the shrub my mother decided she didn't want -- Pieris Japanica. It's quite striking and not too bad next to the garage. The red currant bush is absolutely loaded with berries-to-be this year. Saturday I divided up the Japanese anemone which has really gotten big over the last 6 years. I dug up all the new clumps and gave some away and will deliver more for the plant sale. Also put two clumps else where on the property -- one in the mint bed and one behind the rose bush. I don't know if they will do as well, but we can always hope.
What do I need to do next?
*I need to dig up all the mugwort Lee gave me two years ago, as it suddenly really spread. I will try to keep it in a pot.
*I need to plant peas and fava bean seeds after I turn over the soil in the veggie garden. So far I have only raked up some of the hay. Need to weed it too.
* I need to finish weeding the back yard beds.
*I need to do something with that wild garden that is next to the garage. Also dig up lots of the oregano. I must find another place for some of it.
*I need to finish the schedule for the flower show too.