OMG. The Garden!

[lydamorehouse]

I almost feel like that's all I need to say:  "OMG. The Garden."  But, I suppose it needs a little explanation. 

Shawn took the day off Friday and we took our semi-annual trip out to Shady Acre's Herb Farm.  You wouldn't think we'd need to go so often, but I'll tell you the truth.  I'm a terrible gardener.  Also, the spot we originally chose to be our herb garden has gone from partly sunny to ENTIRELY shaded.  So, over the next several years, Shawn and I are hoping to transform that garden into a contemplative, Japanese-style shade-garden.  Given my skill level, wish us luck.  Probably I'll be able to put a bench out there and grow a few attractive weeds.  But, then again, that might be all we need.

Anyway, after making a ginormous purchase on Friday, we spent Saturday and Sunday PLANTING ALL THE THINGS.

I am sore, but content.  There's only a little more to do before all the weeding and matenience starts. 

Sheesh.  Is it any wonder I finally confessed to hating gardening? (I love gardens, mind you, just not the work.)

Comments

[bibliofile.livejournal.com]

Aren't weeds just plants growing where you don't want them? A friend once rearranged all the flowering weeds in her yard (black-eyed susans and something purple) and got lots of compliments after.

OMG Garden. Also yikes.

[(Anonymous)]

I'm jealous. I was planning on spading up our raised bed (and removing a few aggressive raspberries from the circumference) Sunday, and lacked the energy. Today I couldn't go outside because I was waiting for a call from a customer (from Minnesota, as it happens) who wanted to come by for a pie plate. He still hasn't called, but at least I got a lot of throwing done.

But gosh it looks gorgeous out there. Except for the garden...

Frank

[sraun]

FWIW, hosta are very shade tolerant, and d*** hard to kill.

Also, check out the Minnesota Arboretum - they have a nice shade garden.

iraunink reports daylilies are also shade tolerant.