The heat is officially on. I think it was over 100 degrees today. I’m not sure why I pretend that summer in Texas is not a reality, but there I am….sweating like a pig in between violin lessons, as I try to keep my gardens happy.
Today I made a monumental breakthrough. I actually *don’t* have to have every square inch of my gardens blooming all at once. In fact, a little flower sleepy-time is a good thing. So, today I rearranged the front flower bed until the shade trees, and I have created a delightful potted plant garden.
Shade in the Summer is a luxury. The heat in the South can be oppressive. If it weren’t for heirloom bulbs, I would’ve left this state long ago. But alas, twenty six years later, I am still here….battling the Summer heat. Shade is to plants as water is to a fish….completely necessary!!! I’m not quite sure what took me so long to realize that while the bulbs sleep, my focus can be on potted plants under a beautiful shade tree.
I moved a few wheelbarrows that are full of flowering annuals. I also potted up a bunch of flowers the gophers had decided to dig up and throw around. The new shade garden looks charming. I even moved a little table under the tree, and placed a bunch of newly potted plants on it. Martha Stewart, watch out!!
Shade in Texas is a gift. If you don’t have shade….I’m sorry. My best advice is to go plant a tree (yesterday) and feed it miracle grow. Until then, good luck. 🙂 But seriously, shade is a place where your plants can rest. The hot summer is not the time to focus on garden perfection. Allow yourself to rest, and let your gardens do the sane.
I have removed all commerce information from this website. Thanks to the hackers, the site is now just a blog.. If you are interested in a particular heirloom bulb, check the gallery photos or Instagram for photos of bulbs, and feel free to email heirloombulbgirl@gmail.com. This page is primarily for promoting beauty and sharing flowers. All flower bulbs are by donation only.
Happy Gardening, my friends! It is good to be able to blog again….even if there is no commerce involved. Ha!