English Emma Blooms

I recently decided to plant additional seeds in my front yard to enhance its appearance. Unfortunately, many of the plants from last year did not return, leaving me with several bare spots that needed attention. To fill these gaps, I sowed more sunflower seeds along with a variety of other seeds. I like to think of my garden as a "chaos garden" since I can hardly remember all the different plants I’ve included. The excitement of watching them grow is something I truly look forward to!

As summer approaches, I found myself feeling a bit anxious to finalize my plantings. Time seems to be slipping away quickly, and I want to make sure everything is in place before the warmer weather fully arrives. On a positive note, some of the canna plants from last year are beginning to re-emerge, promising a colorful display in August.

In addition to planting, I also took the opportunity to reposition the badminton net to the center of the yard. I hadn’t realized how skewed it was until I moved it! To add a unique touch, I decided to allow the grass to grow long beneath the net. I'm curious to see how this will look as it could create an interesting contrast with the neatly trimmed areas of the yard. Overall, I am eager for the garden to flourish and for summer to bring its vibrant beauty.

I’m moving some flowers from the front bed to the side. Yesterday, I transplanted some Salvia and was amazed by how deep and long their roots were! They must have been there for a decade or more.

There is some poison ivy nearby that I need to remove. Additionally, there's poison ivy in the back that I can't treat with poison because Chewy seems to enjoy eating all the echinacea around it. I will have to dig it up and dispose of it that way. This is my new modus operandi—digging up the poison ivy. I might as well dig up the dandelions from the grass too, as I’m filling that area in with clover.

 On Sunday, I will have the entire day for gardening and relaxation. I’ll take care of business at Dr. Cho's and plant more clover, ensuring it gets five days of watering while I’m here.