Rashell's Blog
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May 6, 2008 | 11:43 AM PST
Sheesh! And the list goes on! This planning thing is tough business!
One of my books suggests I wait a year to figure out where the: Shady, sunny, soggy, dry areas are. Also, I have to figure out which way the wind blows winter time and which way it blows summer time. I have to figure out which way rain water flows, where the cold pockets are and how deep I should plant some plants so they will be protected from wind! Sheesh who would have known? Not me!
I’ve talked to hubby about "capturing"/storing rain water. I was so shocked when I read how much rain water we can "capture"........ WOW, amazing!
Anyway, here is the list of plants I read about. Some are drought tolerant, wind resistant, fire resistant... not in order but here they are! : ) I’ll have to start one section at a time of course, to make it easier on me. Plus, I have to do some more research on ‘em before I make a final decision.
OMGoodness, I’m so excited but nervous! : ) Hope I can do this.
Desert Willow
Desert Marigold
Aloe
Spanish Lavender
Hedgehog Cactus
Pride of Madeira
Popcorn cassia
Red Powder Puff
Chocolate flower
Fire resistant
Wooly Yarrow
Carpet Bugle
Sea Thrift
Bergenia
Hardy Ice Plants
California Poppy
Winter Creeper
Geraniums
Beard Tongue
Spring Cinquefoil
Succulents
Lamb’s ears
Showy sedum
Dusty Miller
Yucca
Daylilies, Rosemary, fortnight lilies, lavender, verbena.
I also read low growing thyme is a good alternative for grass for areas where people don’t walk on too much. Also, supposedly we are better off getting trees which grow slow. : ( So they don’t die fast! LOL, are they telling us to be patient? UGH!
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May 6, 2008 | 2:14 PM PST
Part of the fun of gardening for me is researching different plants. Of course it can be VERY daunting as well, especially if you're in a whole new environment. Maybe talk to the local nurseries, they should have some great ideas! |
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May 6, 2008 | 6:59 PM PST
Really nice to see your blog again. I've missed you. I lived on a farm with my new young family in 1960. We had a cistern that was filled from the rainfall off the roof. That was our total water source.It is surprising how much water is wasted by allowing it to run down the sewer. You have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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May 6, 2008 | 8:47 PM PST
I don't even know if we have a local nursery lol! But the ones near us are not much help. The people don't know much about plant. : ( Oh gosh bsmitch I have so much to say but don't even know where to start...so I wont say anything 'cause I'll never finish lol. Thank you! : ) After I read about rain water, I agree with you now. What a waste! |
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May 7, 2008 | 1:34 AM PST
what an inspiring blog! i also love to research and plan.. and you have lots of time ahead of you to get your garden going :) good luck! |
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May 7, 2008 | 3:40 AM PST
Gardening is a lot of trial and error Rashell,watch what nature does and you'll do fine.My best advice is not to stress or worry over your plantings too much.Some things will thrive some won't.I'ts fun to see what does well in differant sites in the same location.Good luck, honey! |
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May 8, 2008 | 4:44 PM PST
Thank you shiukopuppy & grannylee! :) |
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Jun 3, 2008 | 3:04 PM PST
Rashell, I can't believe I'm just now seeing this. I'm so bad about reading blogs and even worse (about EVERYTHING, as you know, I think) in the last month. Anyway, ALL those flowers sound soooo interesting! I also just now saw your new house pics. Wow! That is one beautiful house! And those trees!!! And I LOVE that Spanish lavendar. I think you should plant it everywhere! Now I need to go back and see if you have any other pictures posted. I can't wait to see how everything progresses. I know you--you sure won't be wasting any time!!!!!! Oh, and that saving the water idea sounds great! I'd like to do that myself, since we had such a bad drought last year, but I don't really want to invest in a rain barrel right now. Maybe you'll come up with an ingenious, econmical idea! : -) xoxoxo Last edited by meska on June 3rd at 3:07 PM. |
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