Aww this is me. I look at plants and they die. Recently grew Lewisia cotyledon Elise and was so proud. One thunderstorm later and she looks very ill. Our parlour palm is struggling regardless of regular spritzing. The succulents are all alive, just. 😕
I love color in the yard. I really can appreciate the work that makes the flowers come out. I’m just not good at it. I finally figured out what to do. Bottle trees. I have three trees in the front flower bed. Two are filled with cobalt bottles, another one with red. Instant color and I only have to worry about a stray tree limb breaking one or two every so often. 😜
Last night I discovered an app called “blossom” that will let you track what plants you have, provide care instructions, and allows you to set notifications for watering! Fingers crossed!!
LOVE this beautiful post! And I don't think you're on a fool's errand. I believe we were made to grow things. It's important. That is part of how WE stay immortal.
Two thoughts. First, you can grow those fruit trees. How do I know? Because I have two happy little lemon trees on my deck that were germinated and potted by my mother. (The trick is to swish the seed around your mouth for a minute or so before wrapping in damp paper towel. I gather the enzymes in your mouth break down the outer shell of the seed). Second, you can keep those beautiful flowers with you forever. Just mulch them after they've died and add them to your existing beds. They want to go back to the earth, after all. That's what they were made for.
I love plants, too, and yet cannot keep them alive. I managed once to kill a Devil's Ivy. I lost count of how many African violets and ficus trees met their fated end at my hands. I joke that if my state (NC) ever wants to kill off all the kudzu within its borders, all they have to do is put me in charge of keeping alive. :(
Aww this is me. I look at plants and they die. Recently grew Lewisia cotyledon Elise and was so proud. One thunderstorm later and she looks very ill. Our parlour palm is struggling regardless of regular spritzing. The succulents are all alive, just. 😕
I fear I have murdered one of the succulents mentioned in this piece. That didn't take long.
Hey, some of us are meant for gardening other things.
True enough! I love dandelions anyway. Takes more effort not to have a garden full of them... 😏
I love color in the yard. I really can appreciate the work that makes the flowers come out. I’m just not good at it. I finally figured out what to do. Bottle trees. I have three trees in the front flower bed. Two are filled with cobalt bottles, another one with red. Instant color and I only have to worry about a stray tree limb breaking one or two every so often. 😜
Clever....
I just got two hanging baskets with geraniums in them... already my husband has had to remind me to water them twice 😅
I find alarms helpful 😂
Last night I discovered an app called “blossom” that will let you track what plants you have, provide care instructions, and allows you to set notifications for watering! Fingers crossed!!
Go, little apple seeds, grow! I have faith. xx
I started another batch yesterday. Organic apples seem to work!
LOVE this beautiful post! And I don't think you're on a fool's errand. I believe we were made to grow things. It's important. That is part of how WE stay immortal.
Two thoughts. First, you can grow those fruit trees. How do I know? Because I have two happy little lemon trees on my deck that were germinated and potted by my mother. (The trick is to swish the seed around your mouth for a minute or so before wrapping in damp paper towel. I gather the enzymes in your mouth break down the outer shell of the seed). Second, you can keep those beautiful flowers with you forever. Just mulch them after they've died and add them to your existing beds. They want to go back to the earth, after all. That's what they were made for.
Ooooh! Okay. I will try that. Because it looks like I murdered our Meyer's lemon, too. 😳
Having witnessed your prowess in the garden, I will say you are the inspiration for this post. Your back deck is a remarkable place of hope.
And that's a perfect solution for the flowers. Good thinking!
All trial and error, my friend. I've killed so many plants. BUT that's part of the learning process too.
This was so lovely! My husband is also the god of the greenery, I follow in his wake. Miss you!
Hey friend! It’s been a minute. Miss you too!
I love plants, too, and yet cannot keep them alive. I managed once to kill a Devil's Ivy. I lost count of how many African violets and ficus trees met their fated end at my hands. I joke that if my state (NC) ever wants to kill off all the kudzu within its borders, all they have to do is put me in charge of keeping alive. :(
If you can kill kudzu, you are the true ninja of plant killers. Impressive idea!
I once tried to grow an acorn mini plant. I failed. 😞 ~ I love plants. Flowers. Nature. But have no gardening skills.
Our growth skills lie in another medium, I think.
😃You're so right, they do.