Four Frogs

Four frogs in the garden pool today.

Something to smile about

http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek101101.html

The anecdotes about Smilax make me smile.

A Filthy Loathsome Stinking Wind

I ordered some sunchokes from Oikos Tree Crops.

Sunchokes AKA Jerusalem Artichokes, Fartichokes

I got 4 varieties:

Diversity (4)
Gigant (2)
Drago (2)
Blue Eye (2)

so 10 tubers total.

Like most edibles grown in our garden, we intend to grow them as ornamentals, thus avoiding the digestivity problems reported by many observers.

I do love that 1621 quote by John Goodyer that they cause "a filthy loathsome stinking wind."

Choosing a Climbing Rose

http://www.all-my-favourite-flower-names.com/climbing-rose.html

Good advice and interesting choices.

I particularly like the idea of a climbing Mr. Lincoln.

New Dawn

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a880

Another interesting choice that I would like to try.

Eve's Favorite Fragrant Roses

http://www.harlequinsgardens.com/plants/roses/eves-favorite-fragrant-roses/

Features some interesting choices.

Darlow's Enigma

http://www.finegardening.com/enigma-darlow-rose-you-should-know

This might be another good choice for a rose to grow on the black chain link fence.

Zephirine Drouhin

http://www.finegardening.com/thornless-rose-rosa-zephirine-drouhin

Still looking for a thornless shade tolerant climbing rose.

Zephirine Drouhin might be the one.

Gallery White

http://www.anniesannuals.com/plants/view/?id=2704

Lupinus regalis 'Gallery White'

A Lupine with zone 4 hardiness.  Would love to try some.

Frogs in the garden pool

There were four frogs in the garden pool today.

Owl near the garden

Saw on owl fly overhead while walking the dog last night, only one block from the garden.

Maybe it will do its part on the vole problem.

Cosmos

http://www.kitchengardenseeds.com/seed-index/flowers/bouquet/cosmos/cosmos-early-sensation-mixture.html

I love Cosmos but they are not self-seeders in our garden.

Permaculture Playing Cards

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00GOIXT3M/rs12-20

A sneaky way to evangelize permaculture.

Two Frogs

There were two frogs in the garden pool today.

They are probably going to be a lot happier when we get some real spring weather.

Agastache

http://www.santarosagardens.com/Agastache-p/aga-ras.htm

I love all the Agastache.

Heritage Flower Farm

http://www.heritageflowerfarm.com/

Opening day is April 13, 2016.

Mark your calendar.

Siri, remind me....