This was my late husbands veg patch.... Seed sown last spring.
You would be surprised at the selection of plants and colours.
This is just a little part of it.
Jo.
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That is very. very pretty. You have put his veggie patch to good use. xx
Thank you....😊... It was lovely, am trying to show another pic with more varieties.... Not very good at this sort of thing.
Jo.
Please ....any more photos as this one really cheered me up . Wild flowers -those colours !Brings me back to childhood where there were so many more of these gardens .
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Beautiful
😊😊😊. Thanks.....
A lovely way to remember him by
I hope Jim thinks so...... He loved his veg patch... 😊😊
I'm sure he will
Thank you........ Did you spot the very dark cornflower. I have never seen that colour before..
Jo.
Are you in the US? They are very common here in the UK. I grew them for years - they were the original cornflower (well I'm pretty sure they were), then came the pink, white and mauve. xx
Hi..... 😊.. No, am in the UK....... (Tulip and Daffodil growing area.)
Cornflowers have tended to be various shades of blue and pink.
We had them in the garden on and off for years, but never saw
a flower so dark a colour.
Jo.
Is that little campanulas I see too?
No, sorry that's not included. There's six perennials to come.
I added a few native marigolds in various shades of yellow to deep gold.
There's at least three different poppies. Several I added.
But I am not certain which is which with some varieties....
Jo. 😊
What are the little blue bells called? They are very pretty. xx
Could be harebells.
You are absolutely right - just found out on Wikipedia Campanula rotundifolia, the harebell or Scottish bluebell. Beautiful.
Will add details of the seed mix shortly, it's in the garden shed....
Jo. 😊
Hi...... Got my list........
various *garden Poppy, Corn Poppy.
native *Marigolds, Corn cockle..... . Corn flower mixed.
Ox eye daisy....... Corn Chamomile.
The blue flower is in one of those varieties.
This year should have.... , Meadow buttercup.. . Ladies bedstraw.
Meadow sweet..* Foxglove mixed.* Scabious.........
The *is next to the extra types I have added.
Hope this helps.
Jo.... 😊
Thanks for that BT, but I think Galloping is right - it's Harebells -
Campanula rotundifolia, the harebell or Scottish bluebell - got that from Wikipedia, the picture is identical to your blue flower bells (even the buds). I must get some seeds, they are so dainty and I love the colour. You must have some rogue seeds in your packet - lucky you! xx
Thanks...... Never looked up any of the flowers, just accepted
what was on the list.....
Jo...... 😁
It's absolutely beautiful Buzzytruk. xx
Thank you...... 😊😊
That's so pretty. My house is called Daisyfield and your ex veg patch sums it up nicely! 😊
Thanks. 😊😊....... Its not so nice now, but things are starting to move again.. So fingers crossed for June & July.
Jo.
This is also very pretty!! thanks Mary
Hi Buzzy.
That is beautiful. Did you rough up the area and throw seeds down. I’d like to create a meadow too.
❤️ Thank for sharing the photo!
Thank you 😊😊...... The local chap who help me with the heavy work, which was digging out the old parsnips and leeks and other odd bits,
Levelled it and raked over that was all, the seed sown and you have
seen the results. It's all greening up again so am hoping for an even
better show if that's possible. Although there's a few large weeds to
get rid of.
Jo.
This is lovely.I love wild flower meadows and often go to National trust properties to seek them out.What a great idea for your late husband's veg patch.
Ann x
How lovely, you will certainly attract the bees and beneficial insects to your garden. So sorry that you are alone now but enjoy your mini meadow and your happy memories.
Hi
This is beautiful. A lovely idea. I'm sure your late husband is looking down you on you with pride. Take care. With all my love Lynne xxxx
Beautiful. That has to lift your spirit.
Wow gorgeous 💞
Absolutely beautiful! Mother Nature at her best even in these difficult times. So very refreshing. Thank you for sharing ☺️
Beautiful, what seeds did you sow?
Thank you, went to a commercial seed grower who specialises in
this type of seed......in Lincolnshire , near Boston.
Its called " "Gardeners double delight." "" a mix of annual and perennial seed. Plus I added a few favourites .......
Jo. 😊😊
Thank you.
It was not hard to do at all, just raked level and old veg removed. Then seed sown. The flowers went on till Oct /Nov.
The tops and dead stalks were just raked off, leaving any seed behind.
I have a few weeds to remove now... that's all.
Jo 😊😊
I’m just about to plant a packet of seeds to attract bees that 38 Degrees sent me . I will be overjoyed if the end result is anywhere as lovely as yours.
Thank you...... 😊😊
Will keep my fingers crossed.....you will do it.
Jo...
Thanks Jo. The bees will love it I’m sure. Gardening and gardens are a great comfort and joy at this time. Happy gardening! Ann
Thinking about your garden., have you thought of planting up a trough or large pots. I had a lot more seed than I needed. 120gm.
but we saw the effect. Just wondering how much seed you will have in the packet.... Maybe a container will give you the same results as mine..... Just a thought. Good luck.....
Jo. 😊😊
I’ve just planted a container Jo. That’s a great idea!
What a lovely garden to look at and remember your husband by. Thanks for sharing, it is so cheery to see!
It looks lovely. X
Both your late husbands vegetable patch and your wild flower patch are both a source of food. Yours is food for the soul and his was food for the belly! Thanks.
I’ve just received a pack of wild flower seeds to be sewn mid Apr to end May or late Aug- mid Sept!
Will hopefully be the latter as hoping to move from my upper floor flat to a bungalow!
That is if this Covid-19 allows this to happen!
Hope your move goes well. Think I'd wait till next Spring with the seeds.. Give you a chance to see what comes up and where....
Jo. 😊😊
How beautiful, a lovely reminder of a place your husband spent his time enjoying the outdoors. Now you have this wonderful display of colour to view, enjoy and think of him.
Thank you....... Yes I do both , enjoy the memories and the flowers.
Jo.. 😊😊
I am trying to get my Anthurium healthy. Yesterday I transplanted it.
I don't know how to share a picture. 🤔
I only discovered thanks to a hint given to me..........
Put the title of your message up on the new write a message/page...... ......
Then scroll down and you will see a box....... Add Photo.
Click onto this and add your picture.
Hope this helps.
Jo. 😊
Lovely flowers. Thank you for sharing.
ok dokey.
Oh how beautiful - a lovely commemoration
Yes, after the old veg and large weeds were pulled out.
The ground was levelled with a rake, so it was quite rough.
Then on went the seed. As you see a little too much,
but I was delighted with the results. It just kept flowering and was Oct/Nov when raked over to remove dead stalks etc leaving any new seed behind. This year should be better as there is at least
6 different perennials still to come.
Jo.... 😊😊
How lovely and what a beautiful memory of your late husband, thank you for sharing this with us.
Stay safe Sopsx
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