Filled and Planted

 This serves to record the establishment of the new garden, which is mostly done. The framework is complete and there are a few new things that will be added, and some things waiting, that will be planted this coming week. The front is really my only shady spot and it is packed with my faves from years of dealing only with a shady garden.

 
 An unnamed hydrangea, with blue tips is starting to open, and will be getting fertilized asap. A pot of Sunpatiens joined with Stella d'Oro daylilies and June Hosta in partial sun/shade, hopefully everyone will like their spot.

 We have really decreased the amount of mulch and mushroom compost over the last two days. Dave has been a gem, filling two and a half tubs, alone. I was out visiting with my sister, taking a break from all the shoveling, and came home to nearly full tubs. So wonderful. We did fill the rest of them them today, together. Then we tackled planting the trees. Four Cleveland Pears along the back and three white dogwood went into our big purple pots.

 

Tub #1 has Dinner Plate Dahlias, and Stargazer Lilies planted, and Red Rocket snapdragons along one side. In front are Little Blackie and Marguerite Sweet Potato vines, which will cover the tub label in weeks to come.
Tub #2 has Peppers! 3 Poblanos, 2 Giant Marconi, 2 Big Bertha, 1 Red Bell and 2 Orange Bell.

 

Tub #3 has cucumbers, zucchini, straightneck squash, and basil. In the center is Provider green beans along with Sunpatiens for decoration. Tub #4 will have seeds planted (prepared in pots first) to test some new items. Cantaloupe, Rutabaga, and lots of round French carrots and multi-colored beets. Hyacinth Bean will be included again in this garden, and hopefully I'll find a good deal on clematis soon.

 In a red basket I have seeded chives, cilantro and Italian flat leaf parsley, along with pots of  Italian oregano, Mexican tarragon, and sage.

We are about to have a good soakin' rain, and that makes me happy...as if I could get any happier.