Sunday, May 2, 2010

Workday in the Stepchild Garden

Saturday was an official "work day" in the Stepchild garden, coming into the final stretches of getting it in shape for the tour in a couple of weeks.  This first picture doesn't accurately depict how hard people worked today (spreading 8 yards of cypress mulch was just ONE of the projects).  Because they are all my friends, I can teasingly ask of this photo, "How many Master Gardeners does it take to plant four shrubs?"  You'll notice that Bill is the only one digging.....
The Ajuga Bed is coming together beautifully.  Phyllis and Carol re-did the parts that didn't make it through the winter, turning it into stripes of ajuga and Creeping Jenny.
This closeup shot of the succulent bed shows just how well the plants are taking to our hotter-than-usual spring temperatures.  I can't wait to see how it progresses!
Throughout the garden, there are lots of blues and greens.  This photo shows the shrub bed that I've gradually developed to give some more privacy to the patio area (I live on a corner).
Forget-me-Nots will fry soon in the Georgia heat, but for now they are loving life!
Siberian Iris "Treaty of Portsmouth" and Baptisia australis show off their blues.

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8 comments:

  1. JimmyMay 2, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    Oh how I wish I could come to the tour! Gorgeous!

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    amazing...truly beautiful...I am inspired to get out in my garden today.

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  3. L. D. May 2, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    Everything is looking so healthy. Your spring is going well with out too many extremes in the weather. I like the play of words of the bed. I have never seen a double bed used for plants before. It is a great piece.

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  4. GaryMay 2, 2010 at 6:42 PM

    Tim, I have too agree with everyone else.All I can say is "VIDEO That Garden". Better yet video the garden the day of the tour. I want to see the "Shock and Awe" on peoples faces. By the way, you guys look like you are having a great time. Hmm come to think of it I wish I was there helping :) - G

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  5. FrenchGardenHouseMay 5, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    It's truly beautiful! I know how much work that is. Our garden (sml) is going to be shot for a magazine next week, and yikes....I need a full staff! :)

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  6. UnknownMay 6, 2010 at 6:11 AM

    My garden at home is tiny, and there is definitely not a gardening staff. Interestingly whenever there have been photo shoots in any of the gardens I've been involved with, the photographers have been so unpredictable that no extra "fluff" was needed. Photoshop is a beautiful thing!

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  7. Nellie from Beyond My GardenMay 6, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    I love the small "tipped pot" plantings. I think I will steal the idea for my own garden.
    Thanks. nellie
    http://beyondmygarden.blogspot.com/

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  8. gardengirlMay 7, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous! I love the succulent bed and tipped pots as well. And the ajuga bed is just plain fun! Wish I could be playing there too.

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