[pbs] popweed and what's blooming
Laura & Dave
toadlily at olywa.net
Wed Mar 4 00:00:03 EST 2009
One thing that makes weeding this easier; it's edible, and actually
tasty! While getting some fresh air, and cleaning up the garden, I get
some good Spring greens too!
There are supposedly six species of Galanthus blooming at the moment,
and I'm finally beginning to be able to see the differences, now that I
can actually compare them. Of course, they are all cute, even the ones
that I now think are mislabeled! One of my favorite plants, Helleborus
purpurea has been in flower for nearly a month; the flowers start small
and short, and slowly enlarge in both height and size; the leaves emerge
later. I love the soft rose/mauve color. Several strains of Cyclamen
coum are dotted about, adding a touch of color. In the window box are
C. pseudibericum and creticum, both first time flowering sowings. Also
several species of Crocus (asumaniae (over), tommasinianus (now), malyi
(now), heuffelianus (now and WOW), etruscus (accidentily forced),
angustifolius (accidentily forced ), many from PBS seed. Thanks again
to all the people who donated the seed! The Ypsilandra thibetica is
also blooming; not really a bulb, but if you run across one, you should
take it homej. There are many things up with buds showing, so Spring is
close! Got to go slug hunting now, for the one that ate half the leaves
on my one flowering size Erythronium hendersonii ... arrrgggghhhh!
Dave Brastow - Tumwater, Washington
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