March is crazy busy for this Seattle Garden Coach. I actually had some time in my own garden this weekend. I managed to get my sword ferns and epimedium cut back. (Love to remove the epimedium old foliage at the end of winter to help the flowers pop and then give me a flush of beautiful new leaves right after.) I divided and transplanted some Astilbe. I dug out a rose glow barberry that I plan to get rid of. And, I cleaned two mid-size rhodies and 4 azaleas out of one client’s garden to give to another client. Plus, I pulled shot weed, dandelion, and dock weed like crazy. I also measured my front patio area and will be ordering several tons of crushed rock for its base this week.
And this morning, when I opened the shades in my office window, I enjoyed watching a hummingbird feeding on my flowering winter currant—just about a foot outside the window. Such a joy to know they’ve stayed with me all winter!
And, I found a little time to share some thoughts on repeat spring experiences coaching new gardeners. Read more on this here: http://www.gardenhelp.org/gardening/garden-coach-on-spring-gardening-tips-coaching-observations/
-- GardenMentor, Seattle, WA (zone 8/9), www.gardenmentors.com & www.gardenhelp.org
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MsDebbieP
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posted 259 days ago
oh what a wonderful view this morning!!
and oh my back hurts just from reading all the work you did this weekend :)
Sounds wonderful
-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)
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posted 259 days ago
Yes, my upper back is a little worse for wear. I do a lot of yoga and am trying to find just the right balance between using that practice to stay strong and flexible without completely wearing myself out!
-- GardenMentor, Seattle, WA (zone 8/9), www.gardenmentors.com & www.gardenhelp.org