The hubs did not kill the plants - everything was in good shape with my time away. Well, with the exception of the liatris, I'm not sure what its problem is. But it all looked good.
I scoured the accu site this morn to determine when I can safely move things to the front porch. It's open air and where I dump my plants until I plant out as it's protected and gets easterly light. So a good spot for everything. Anywho, I should be able to move the heartier things out first by Thursday. So I'm thinking coleus, geraniums - those type of things.
The dahlias are looking good. My last box came yesterday and they are all planted. I was able to get two future extra plants out of them as what I got were clumps. One had eyes the other two not yet but maybe they'll eye up shortly with some warmth and moisture.
The seedlings are looking hairy. Right now they have spread and I'm hoping they head north instead of east/west as they are doing. I seem to recall last years seedlings kind of did the same thing and then once in the dirt figured it out and grew taller.
I'm ready to get underway. I need to figure out what type of support system I'll use for the snapdragons, maybe I'll do the same thing I've got for the dahlias - twine and posts. Maybe I can hide the posts behind cannas or something. Will have to see. In fact some of the new cannas aren't up yet.
The hubs did get the tilling done. Yay! The dahlia bed looks like it's been revived with some goodness. I hope so. The dirt looks fluffy whereas before it just looked forever sandy, dry and well friable. I need to start moving the heap contents so he can till down further for me and it can be turned. I plan to load the south and front beds with its goodness. More the south bed. It too is very similar to what is by the garage. The heap was full of leaves, rabbit poo, grass clippings, cardboard tubes, egg cartons etc. I hope it's of great benefit to the plants. I'll have to see how the day goes if I can start moving it around. I do have to get my sewing projects completed first. I need dresses for an upcoming wedding.
Hope everyone is doing well with their gardens and outdoor pursuits. Have a lovely day ahead!
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