Category: gardening
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Corn Marigold (Glepionis segetum) is strongly self seeding. I have not planted any for two years. Still there are some blooming after all this time. Because it is doing so well I might buy more seeds and start mixing it in the flowerbeds with other bloomers. I can always use some reliable plants in the…
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Prunotto (Lilium ‘Prunotto’) is the most reliable lily I have. It grows better and better each year. This year I have so many blooms that I even dared to collect some to a vase which is something I seldom do. The red color Prunotto has is simply stunning. Such beautiful shade of red which really…
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Usually you have Bilberries or you don’t. This year is a third year in a row when we have good crop. Cannot remember that happening before, two good years but never three. Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) are also called European blueberries. Bilberry is a wild species, native to forests of Northern Europe and very hard to…
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It has not been that good year for the Danish Flags (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’). Because of the long warm period we are having many of the plants remain small. Last year one of the flowers had a different color scheme. The white in the flower was replaced with purple. I liked the color combination…
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We have been enjoying a heatwave which has now already lasted four weeks. Luckily I am having my summer vacation and spending the time in the summer cottage next to a lake. I, for sure, have spent the time swimming and enjoying the short summer we have up here in the north. It has been…
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If you ever want a unique looking lily the Apricot Fudge (Lilium ‘Apricot Fudge’) is a safe choice. I have had them for several years and they are doing well. Reliable bloomers and tolerate the coldness well. The look is so unique that I am never quite sure if I like them or not. For…
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Erfurter Orangefarbige (Calendula officinalis ‘Erfurter Orangefarbige’) is a variety of calendula bred specifically for its medicinal virtues – astringent, vulnerary and anti-inflammatory. An ancient remedy for dermal wounds and irritation. This variety of Pot Marigold is easy to grow and blooms early. I have other varieties planted as well but those are not even close…
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I seldom grow Nasturtiums because they are quite sensitive to frost. This year I made an exception. Got a pack of edible flower seeds from a friend and it had Blue Pepe (Tropaeolum majus ‘Blue Pepe’) seeds. The seeds ended up to a pot and grew well. Blue Pepe is a variety bred specifically for…
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It seems that I am slow going to loose my Elkes (Geranium sanguineum ‘Elke’). After the winter I only have one plant left. To be honest I am not quite sure if I buy more. I like the color Elke has but it is not doing so well in the summer cottage. In the end…
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We have had several days of warm weather up here in the north. That seems to suite the Houseleeks (Sempervivum calcareum ‘Bicolor’) well and they are enjoying the full sun. Must try to look for more of these plants now that I have finally found the perfect spot for them.
Gardening in the North 