You know how almost any shopping website allows customers to keep a wishlist or favorites list? I began keeping a plant wishlist a couple years ago. Then I forgot about it – out of sight, out of mind. It lives on an app in my phone.
Well, I just rediscovered my list. Right now we might be dreaming about what Santa may leave for us under the tree and trying to come up with great gift ideas for our loved ones, wishing they would provide US a list. Starting a plant wishlist is the perfect thing to remind of us our garden when the weather is bleak out there. Here is a peek at some of the plants on my wishlist:
I am going to make the effort to incorporate at least three of these plants into the garden in 2019, making sure to focus on native plants when I can. Stay tuned for a coming post on native plants and why they matter so much. I made this wishlist before I really began learning about native plants, so I’m sure there will be some additions to the list.
When looking for very specific plants, it might come down to sourcing them online, but checking first with local nurseries can be a smart move. Often, they can get you exactly what you are looking for if they don’t already carry it. And they are probably more tuned in to plants that will thrive in the local area.
What is on your plant wishlist?
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I did not know that hummers like the Redbud tree. We have them in the neighborhood and once in a while they stop here for some of the flowers, They really like the mimosa two houses up. Of course that is a mid summer bloom. Our neighbor on the other side has a redbud. So I will have to watch there for the hummers.
Let me know what you see! We don’t have many trees that flower, planning to change that.
You have to be quick to spot hummers. They move so fast and feed every 15 minutes. It is all about being in the right place at the right time. Now if you find their resting perch it is a little easier. If….