I am surprised Diane came into bloom before the winter daphne (Daphne mezereum). The latter is native to Nova Scotia and smells divinely sweet but is a plant for the poison garden. Here is a photo from last year. Even though it is poisonous, the cedar waxwings strip the berries when they are ready.
Deciding to take the curves out of the long bed and edge a straight line was not taken lightly. Maybe we've bitten off too much, as there are spots to be filled now, but surely it will look better when the trees are in bloom. Don't you think, this time of year its good to make a few changes, just to give us a perk and make the garden interesting. That is, if you have help. You see, this is the time of year when the Captain is busy with boats. Boats that must be put in the water, repaired, painted...and floats that must be repaired, made safer, this and that to be hauled out, perhaps an engine installed in another boat. I might get an easy job out of him when he returns at the end of his work day, but he sure is earning his supper on the weekends!! He does most of the grunt work, I do the supervising. Works for me! But edging the beds, that's my job and I love it.
So calming and uplifting to see the bulbs coming out of the ground, rediscovering that inner peace the garden brings to the heart and soul. We have a hot day here on the South Shore, best get out there. Happy Gardening!
We have a lovely daphne that appeared in out garden and mist have been brought in by a bird dropping ioff a packj
ReplyDeleteage so other birds must eat the berries too as we don;t have waxwings come to our garden.
I wonder what other birds do eat those seeds. Glad your package arrived ;-)
Deletegood to see garden progress,not just snow!
ReplyDeleteHere here GZ! There is still snow on the opposite side of the garden but almost gone now. Thanks for your comment. I see you are having another move ! Love your lino cuts.
DeleteI'm with you on edging - I think it makes all the difference to a garden. The fragrance of daphne is so sweet - my friend bought me one for my birthday I was thrilled - just hope it survives. And yes, gardening is good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment Elaine and I do so hope your daphne survives. They can be tricky I know.
DeleteIt makes a change to see your garden without a covering of snow!
ReplyDelete"Makes a change" LOL.....sure does, although do note there is still snow in the photos but ALL GONE now Mark!!
DeleteGood tidy edging makes the garden look so much better doesn't it? I need to get me one of those neat edge grass trimmers and a similar string system! Those a great tools.
ReplyDeleteCurves are generally better than straight lines in a garden, but I think a straight line in your garden is the best way to go. It suits the layout of your garden perfectly. I bet you are so happy the weather has finally improved!
I had to take a look on google, apparently your winter Daphne is the same what I call a February Daphne. I have a tiny one from a neighbour. Hoping it looks as good as yours some day. I was closely eyeing your edging tools. I hate edging but it may have something to do with not having the right tool for the job. That makes things much easier. Happy gardening!
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