Spring is in full swing here in Louisville and our tiny little garden is finally growing like crazy! Last year we didn't do so well, we inherited the garden and now we know we are no farmers. I had one measly tomato and a pepper bush that grew like wildfire but no one to give jalapeños to. The herbs died and the few flowers we inherited were annuals. However this season we went crazy overboard with the flowers and plants. The only thing we're having trouble with is the succulent and the lemon licorice (the irony here is how easy these plants are to care for).
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| Going Wild! |
I'm most amazed by the pot of wild flowers. It is overflowing and while I know I need to be pulling some up I have no idea what to pull! Thankfully the pot is deep enough that the plants will thrive. Our sunflower has shot up to about two and half feet, it is huge! And the marigolds are making a tiny bush in their pot.
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| Found a Morning Glory peeking this morn |
Our morning glories and moon flowers are slowly winding their way around the railings and columns of the house. I can't wait until they bloom. It's going to look amazing! The pots on the ledge hold two different types of zinnias and there are ornamental poppies and something else planted below the morning glories and moon flowers. While only the marigolds are in bloom I do love all of the green outside in our little garden. Especially the lamb's ear, I remember petting that plant at my grandparents' house when I was little - it's so soft!
We've been dabbling in floral arrangements this month in honor of all our cool plants outside. We found a milk jug vase on sale at the craft store and all of the beautiful silk blooms were calling to me. We have a fun and fresh spring arrangement sitting on the picnic table outside.
Inside in a glassworks vase my father made is a funky woodland inspired arrangement.
I must say that florals is a fun hobby to have but boy are silk flowers expensive! I just couldn't wait for the real thing to bloom tho!
On a more crafty note, we are working on some crochet bags that are inspired by 1930s and 40s clutches and wooden handles. More on those lovelies at a later date.
Cheers,
Artful Anthropology
