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In light of last year's clematis damage from critters, I splurged on some slightly more *attractive* prevention. Pretty tough to make a little rabbit/groundhog blocker look good, but these are at least better than the mangled plastic ones I was bending into place for the purpose. I made sure I kept them far enough away that the clematis won't try to get to it, like it did with the last ones (which I had to cut so I could free the vines). First thing DH says when he saw them was 'those will burn really great', lol. The clematis on the left died last year from voles, but somehow it managed to resurrect this spring. I hope it gains some size this year so the root system won't be so fragile to predation.
The last clematis I bought was supposed to be 'Multi Blue', and much to my disappointment is was plain 'ole purple, like the other one I have. I just happened to see this one with the actual MB flower yesterday and grabbed it. I've been short changed many times now (including two 'red currant' bushes that turned out to be black currants) that I need to see the flower/fruit now with this particular company's plants. I think @Carol Dee posted a picture of this one (?) in the photo thread and it was a
showstopper and I've kept my eyes peeled ever since for one like it. I don't normally spoil perennials much, but for this guy I bought a bag of cow manure to mix with the existing soil in this spot in the hopes it will grow more quickly. 
Tomatoes are a foot tall! I transplanted one plant of each variety so I won't feel rushed to get them in the ground because they're getting pot bound. Everything is still so wet, it will be another week before tilling happens.
Beyond thrilled with my first ever perennial walking onions!!! Tastes SO much better than chives!!
Laid down cedar shavings on the main path, and ran out halfway. It's a blessing to have wonderful neighbours because when he realized I was short he grabbed his own reserved can of shavings and came over and dumped them on the pathway, despite my protesting. He gave me a huge bag in April as a gift knowing I use them on the paths. I was grateful 2x over!
DD has been on a driveway chalk kick this week, I bought her a new box. She did it, but I've named this one Girl With The Dirty Trowel, in honor of the season.
The last clematis I bought was supposed to be 'Multi Blue', and much to my disappointment is was plain 'ole purple, like the other one I have. I just happened to see this one with the actual MB flower yesterday and grabbed it. I've been short changed many times now (including two 'red currant' bushes that turned out to be black currants) that I need to see the flower/fruit now with this particular company's plants. I think @Carol Dee posted a picture of this one (?) in the photo thread and it was a
showstopper and I've kept my eyes peeled ever since for one like it. I don't normally spoil perennials much, but for this guy I bought a bag of cow manure to mix with the existing soil in this spot in the hopes it will grow more quickly. Tomatoes are a foot tall! I transplanted one plant of each variety so I won't feel rushed to get them in the ground because they're getting pot bound. Everything is still so wet, it will be another week before tilling happens.
Beyond thrilled with my first ever perennial walking onions!!! Tastes SO much better than chives!!
Laid down cedar shavings on the main path, and ran out halfway. It's a blessing to have wonderful neighbours because when he realized I was short he grabbed his own reserved can of shavings and came over and dumped them on the pathway, despite my protesting. He gave me a huge bag in April as a gift knowing I use them on the paths. I was grateful 2x over!
DD has been on a driveway chalk kick this week, I bought her a new box. She did it, but I've named this one Girl With The Dirty Trowel, in honor of the season.
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