Gardening in the North
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The spring is slowly making its way to north. We had a beautiful and warm spring day followed by a rainy day, and then came the snowstorm. Eastern brought daffodils to the stores and I ended up buying Carlton (Narcissus ‘Carlton’) which is now starting to bloom beautifully. Still few weeks to go before I am…
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The midsummer is close and the nature is at its best. The weather has been beautiful up here in the north, sunny and warm. The reliable Chandelier (Lupinus ‘Chandelier’) has started to bloom. It has turned out that it is very suitable for this climate and has found a permanent spot in the flowerbed. This…
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The tulip season is now starting up here in the north. The warm weather has made the early varieties to open up their blooms. Helmar (Tulipa ‘Helmar’) is one of the early bloomers I bought few years ago and it is still doing well. I almost wish cooler days so that the blooming season would…
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The Tuolumne Dog’s Tooth Violet (Erythronium tuolumnense) is one of the reliable spring bloomers I have. In a modest spot it has it just keeps on growing each spring. I have tried to have it in the other places but without success this far. For some reason it just seems to like this unlikely spot.…
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The warm days are now over up here in the north and a cold water front has arrived. Time to take it easy and listen the rain in the warmth of a fireplace. Luckily I managed to do most of the things before the bad weather and the garden is now in decent condition. Though…
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This year’s first thunderstorm came early and took me by surprise. Not that strong yet but cooled the air and gave some rain. The past few days have been nice, warm and summer like. Perfect for gardening and all the spring activities. I sure have plenty to do even though decided to take it easy…
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The spring has finally arrived. It has been a beautiful sunny week up here in the north and it feels good to have all this light and longer days after the winter. The gardening stores are now opening their doors and since the day was made for spending time outdoors I took a long walk…
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Finally managed to spend a weekend in the summer cottage. We have already had the first frosts during the nights and it is time to prepare for the winter. Not many flowers left but the Autumn Joy (Sedum spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’) is still blooming. It is one of those plants that do not require any…
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Prunotto (Lilium ‘Prunotto’) is the variety that has done best up here in the north for the past few years. It is blooming beautifully and just love the bright red color it has. The Scarlet Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii) has given me headaches during the past few years. Luckily I do not yet have it…
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Navona (Lilium ‘Navona’) has been a reliable bloomer over the years. It has beautiful large white blooms. For some reason it has not been a good year for it. I have only few left in the garden and a bit afraid that I am going to loose this variety. Hopefully it will do better next…
Gardening in the North 