We are also preparing a few of the herb raised beds for cover cropping, which we received the seeds from a fee give-away here in Baltimore City. Our resident horticulturist and Shari', went to Herring Run's Plant Day to get more plants. We got four berry bushes including blueberry, a hyacinth tree, hydrangeas, and more understory/shade plants for the shade garden. What it looks like in the garden now is little seedlings planted in seemingly random areas but they were planted in the best places for optimum growth/support, and beautification.
A neighbor was giving away two very pretty plants (one is a holly and the other one we are not sure of just yet but it is pretty and we can cut it back if need be as it grows or until we find out what it is). So, we dug up these two plants and have replanted them in the garden.
We also had more leaf mold and wood chips delivered thanks to the city!
As you can see from the picture we have a bit of an aphid invasion and will be using soap wash on them. Companion planting will definitely be in place even more so in the future to cut down on those pesky critters!
If we win the bench we will let you know!
The mimosa seedling is still available!
As it gets colder we will be putting the garden to rest as best we can. We will allow Mother Nature to do what she does. The garden is looking great and we are excited for next spring as we will have more experience and be prepared for what may or may not come!
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