June 15, 2005

InnSane

Finally had a moment in the last two days to finish planting all of the new perennials that I bought at Storys for the pool planter. The pool planter is a former kiddie pool that the Dalton’s turned into a planter. I’ve seen only pictures of how this planter looked in full bloom and of course Tish had created a magnificent display of annuals.

I decided to go the perennial route, though, just because I like perennials! I did include a few snapdragons and would have included zinnias, but did not see any of the varieties that I like at Storys. Maybe another year I’ll have try growing some from seeds, as I have in the past.

I can’t tell you what I’ve planted yet because I need to go out there and record the correct names of the plants. I’m terrible with plant names. But the look will be completely different – a more English Cottage garden look (my favorite). Someday I’d like to get some sort of fountain or scuplture to put in the center of the pool planter. I was reading in Fine Gardening about Victorian gardens and it said that during that time period circular gardens and fountains were popular. I’ve got lots of ideas — only time and finances will tell!

The perennials that I previously planted along the south side of the Carriage House are doing well and starting to bloom. The roses that I planted in the front of the Main Inn are blooming as well — fabulous bright flowers. (I’m sure the baby robins are enjoying the view!) The peony that I planted in the middle of the daffidil garden and already bloomed and then dropped its petals! That was quick. Probably because it is lonely there by itself. I’ll get more later to keep it company.

The cherry trees are now safe behind their fences. Hopefully they will soon be above deer nibbling height.