http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/ en-us Nucleus CMS v3.23 © Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/ http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=549 Foxgloves grow so easily here they are often pulled out like weeds. Last winter I read a comment in an English garden magazine that made me give them another chance. I was surprised this could be anyone's favorite flower (so many others are worthy) but lots more were spared this season than usual. They have proved to be so delightful they'll be allowed some freedom to seed and I'm sure there will be lots more to enjoy next year.]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=549 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:15:17 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=548 Summer came suddenly, after weeks of gloomy gray and cold. Tomatoes planted out in May huddled in limbo, waiting. Broccoli grew huge leaves, then waited. Lettuce flourished. Spinach produced a large store for the freezer. Then, the temperature rose to 90 degrees. Soil warmed. The race was on. June passed in a blur. This photo, meant to be posted before missing June altogether, is a favorite. Flowers were suddenly everywhere, while time flew by.]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=548 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 21:43:02 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=547 May has gone by much to fast for me. Perhaps my favorite month, I can hardly believe it is already over. I've made time to take lots of photos, there are so many pretty little things happening in the garden now. This is part of the rock garden by the pond. This area is so enjoyable, I'm working on making a larger part of the garden more like it. The new garden will replace what is now mostly grass. Rocks and drought tolerant, sun loving plants will do much better than grass in this spot, and be much more attractive throughout the year.]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=547 Sat, 31 May 2008 21:50:53 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=546 Miner's lettuce Montia perfoliataBy the time it finally started warming up everything grew like crazy, and I got so busy I neglected to turn on my computer, or to keep much record of what's been happening. This year I started more seeds indoors than ever, or what is wise. Finally they are all outdoors, and nearly all are settled in the garden. The earliest starts, broccoli, lettuce, spinach, onions and cilantro are already coming to the table. Wild volunteer miner's lettuce is a plentiful and welcome addition to our daily salads. It is mild, tasty, and crisp; worth a try if you find it in your garden, or seed is available in several catalogs. ]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=546 Tue, 27 May 2008 20:51:27 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=545 Ribes sanguineumIt seems to be taking forever to warm up this year. Lots of things are growing, but slowly. Trees and shrubs that were in full bloom by this time last year, just starting to open. This currant is about two weeks behind where it was last year. We had lots more greens by this time last year too. We have already enjoyed a few fresh spring salads. As soon as we get a few warmer days there will be plenty.]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=545 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:49:19 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=544 There are all kinds of things to do in the garden now. Lots of planting and transplanting, weeding and feeding. Its also a great time to look for what's too crowded, and where new things could move in. These sedums have self seeded and spread nicely in the rock garden by the pond. They have also become more colorful, possibly due to exposure the elements in their unprotected . They came from the nursery pale yellow green. ]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=544 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 20:47:48 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=543 nullThe past month has been colder than usual, but we were still surprised to see snow the past two days. Yesterday was the first chipmunk sighting this year. It didn't take him long to find the bird feeder had been filled, and that it makes a nice little sheltered place to have a snack. He came back so many times he must have a good stash going... ]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=543 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 22:23:58 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=542 Oemleria cerasiformis - indian plumThese lovely, early blooming native shrubs add a delicte, lacey curtain to the understory at our forest edge. A bundle of seedlings from the 2002 Kitsap Conservation District plant sale have grown up nicely, adding their magic to our surrondings.









]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=542 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:05:19 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=541 Easter is early this year and flowers are late. There are still crocuses, primroses and cyclamen, now joined by daffodils and grape hyacinth.
Hummingbirds are coming to the feeder every day now, and to the currants that are just beginning to bloom. Meanwhile, a variety of summer flowers are still indoors underlights, waiting for warmer days. Dahlia seeds started today promise surprises yet to come.


]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=541 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 11:07:07 -0800 http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=540 Song sparrows are common around the garden all year, visiting the feeders, bathing at the edge of the pond, and singing of course. Now that spring is here, the songs are more varied, intricate, and full of fun. This one was happy to share a song and didn't seem to mind being photographed, posing nicely in an elderberry at the edge of the woods.]]> General http://www.consultyou.net/meadowhawkfarm/mhfblog/index.php?itemid=540 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 20:30:34 -0800