What did you do in the garden today?

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At that time the soil was clay and loam mix . I think the trick was it was early . So these were hardwood cuttings . Buds were swelling when I broke them off . Try layering some new growth . Should root .
 
We do not have any growing near by.
I have been taking spring green cuttings.
I will try woody cuttings in the fall.

Our spring/fall winter/summer is all messed up down here any more.

I have thought about purchasing one and taking layers from it.
I was surprised at how many varieties there were.
Any suggestions on a good one?
 
Today I planted squash, radishes, snap peas, cilantro, hot peppers (around 6 doz), sweet bell peppers, broccoli, sweet onions, chives, four different kinds of lettuce, asparagus, dill, parsley, rhubarb, and scads of flowers. Almost have this garden planted...finally.
 
We do not have any growing near by.
I have been taking spring green cuttings.
I will try woody cuttings in the fall.

Our spring/fall winter/summer is all messed up down here any more.

I have thought about purchasing one and taking layers from it.
I was surprised at how many varieties there were.
Any suggestions on a good one?

Around here they grow wild . Never had a named variety .
 
Any one in the northeast have advice on lavender? I suspect my soil is too acidic and clayish. I have some survivors and weird re-growth (tips and central ) and my bushes are short-lived in general. I have tried a few different cultivars and have been amending my soil since I cannot dig out my borders.
 
My lavendar looks hideous. Real woody center of the plant with fresh growth at the tips. I think I need to knock the whole pile into the ground, or mound soil up around the tips, in hopes that the new growth will air layer. I think that generally, it doesn't do well as far north as I am.

In the garden: I transplanted some volunteers from my super buttercup hybrids. Planted 3 Roma tomatoes, some calendula. Dug holes with a pick axe and planted 2 Manchurian Apricots. My orchard is very slowly taking shape. Time will tell if the trees will survive in the hostile soil I have to offer them.
 
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Trying calendula for the first time (as common as it is), I have been resisting this color palette, plus just this year embracing the concept of companion planting. It is thriving in my garden and making me wish I'd grown it sooner. I think they have much better personality than regular marigolds...
 
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You will love it. If you don't let your chickens into your garden, it will re-seed very well. chickens love calendula seeds. Nasturtium, and marigolds are other flowers that I MUST have in my garden. Dill and parsley also re-seed very well, and lettuce. the list goes on and on! Garlic: can be a perennial crop if treated right.
 
@hennible, that counts as a recipe for me. Do you have a problem with the tea attracting flies it do you cover it?

Thank you!!!
 
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