Saturday, August 12, 2006

2005 - pots twenty-five to thirty-two

Pot: 25 = Size: 40cm x 10cm
Plantings: Dahlia
Observations: Nice flowering plant, lasted over the summer. Didn't like drying out in the planter too much.

Pot: 26 = Size: 20cm round
Plantings: Rosemary
Observations: Great growth. Tolerated weekly pruning and didn't mind the soil drying out. Kept growing until a killer frost.

Pot: 27 = Size: 60cm round | Location: Corner by gate
Plantings: Ornamental grass
Observations: Grew quickly to a height of approximately 175 cm. Didn't over-winter well.

Pot: 28 = Size: 50cm round | Location: Corner by gate
Plantings: Double petunia
Observations: Great flowering plant. Vines spread out and continuous growth until a killer frost.

Pot: 29 = Size: 50cm x 15cm | Ground near entry
Plantings: Carrots
Observations: Grew very well. Tender roots and quite light in taste.

Pot: 30 = Size: 30cm round | Ground near entry
Plantings: Marigolds
Observations: Nice flowering plant, lasted over the summer. Tolerated the pot drying out slightly.

Pot: 31 = Size: 60cm x 60cm | Location: Along window well
Plantings: Yarrow.
Observations: Nice flowering plant, lasted over the summer. Does not like the soil drying out very much, but, recovered well. Overwintered well and is blooming again in 2006.

Pot: 32 = Size: 30cm round | Location: Corner
Plantings: Rosemary
Observations: Same as pot 26.

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