Valiantly went forth today to sort out the greenhouse - a major part of which was to get rid of all the old terracotta pots in there. You can see the result - I couldn't discard a single one, because - well, they are just so beautiful, aren't they? There are modern utilitarian ones, but also many Edwardian ones and later, up to the 1940's - you can see the swirl of the clay and even fingerprints on one or two.
Useless for growing things in, of course - too small. Many also cracked. But what the heck - I'll pile them up in a corner somewhere and let them just gently disintegrate. Come to think of it, some of my eccheverias would look good as single specimens in the small pots, as an addition to the terracotta pot garden. (No, I haven't made that garden yet - but I feel one coming on!)
The other photos show some of the other work in the garden today - not many words to accompany, because I have been out there from 8 am to 7 pm, I am creaking like an Iron Maiden and I need my bed!
Preparing the new Asparagus bed - digging in gravel to improve drainage
Then lots of loverly organic home made compost
In go the Asparagus crowns - (Connover's Colossal) - don't they look pathetic at this stage? Watch this space for when they start to grow their ferny tops.
Endnote - The Sentinels - keeping an eye on the standard of my work. A hot and tiring job, as you can see.
What a wonderful garden you must have. I'm looking forward to the unfolding season. I would not be able to discard those great pots, either.
Posted by: Imelda / GreenishLady | Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 15:10
Old clay pots in piles make me smile. I'd just enjoy them as they are.
It sure looks like you've been getting a workout in your garden. It will be lovely later this spring won't it?
Darla
Posted by: Darla | Monday, April 28, 2008 at 15:36
Beginning to look good there - like you I love my garden but the work is hard to keep it up! And.........like you, when I cleaned up the potting shed early this week, I couldn't throw out the old terra cotta pots either - I have dozens! Love the kitties.
Now I have a bad pollen allergy - no voice, can't swallow, itchy everywhere! The price we pay for Nature's beauty. Actually I've never had it this bad and had lived here in the Southeast 30 years - seems the oak pollen is so heavy this Spring and that's what's bothering me! Another week or so and hopefully it will be over for the season.
Posted by: Mary | Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 13:32
Your asparagus beds look great. Keep in mind that next year you'll be able to harvest -- anything larger than the diameter of your pinkie finger, and only for 4 weeks -- but it's a promise of better things to come. This year is glorious for me (the 4th since I planted) -- last year a bit limited due to an April freeze.
Posted by: Ann | Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 03:32