Rethinking my approach.
EMMA
August 31, 2025
| Yesterday, I moved some daylilies from the front bed on the west side to the back. That front spot will be my seed patch in the spring—a whole big bunch of them. I’m tired of seeds not growing, so I’m rethinking my approach. This year I noticed that when I planted cosmos more densely, they came up beautifully—better than anything else I seeded. My hunch is that chipmunks, squirrels, and birds are feasting on my seeds, so the more I plant, the more survive. Next summer, I have a bold plan: I’m going to plant a giant 10-pound bag of sunflower seeds—the kind sold as bird food. I’ll also fill the beds with marigolds, calendula, cosmos, and a wildflower mix. All of these thrived for me this year, especially when planted in high density. My garden plan isn’t just about planting—it’s about vision. I problem-solve (plant more seeds so some survive the critters) and imagine abundance. |
| I also worked in Dr. Cho’s yard yesterday—the dentist’s office. I trimmed bushes and cut back plants extensively. Next time, I may plant some bulbs there. My strategy is to wait for a rainy stretch so the flowers can take root where weeds have been ruling. (See my rhyme? “Plant flowers where the weeds reign.”) It’s true, though—the best way to get rid of weeds is to crowd them out with better things |
