I'm new here and new to gardening, so I might have a lot of questions. So far I have a few varieties of daylillies and some honeybell hostas in one bed, some shasta daisies, gaillardia, black eyed susans and mexican hats that I started my wildflower garden with. I am trying to keep it simple. My next project will be a poppy field, I guess in the fall. There are also two scoth pines, a weeping willow, a very large juniper shrub that I put in 4 years ago and 4 very small junipers and an emeral aborvitea that went in about a month ago. I also have a cherry tree to put in that was a gift from my son. Next year I want to start a vegetable garden. I have no idea yet what grows here, I have to do some research. I have an acre and a half, only about a quarter of which is fenced, so there is lots of room. One of the reasons I am doing the wildflowers. I look forward to talking to all of you and hearing any ideas you may have.
Hello Catt and welcome to our Stew from hot central Texas.You have a great start now just add to it little by little.
Welcome to the Stew Catt. You have joined a fun bunch. Some very knowledgeable folks here that can answer many questions and give you ideas! So just jump in and have fun. Where in OK are you? I live in East Texas!
Welcome from Western Wa.! Sounds like a great garden! Do be sure to look for wildflowers that are noninvasive or native to your area. I've learned the very hard way that some plants just bully out the locals if given a chance.
Welcome to our forums Catt. :-D It sounds as though you have made a good start to your garden already. There are lots of very knowledgeable people here who'll be more than willing to help you out and answer any questions you have.
Thank you all for the welcome! I am in Edmond, OK. Central in the state. I have tried to find non invasive flowers. I read about that early on. I have a question already... I have some sunflower seeds I was given. Is it too late to plant them? Should I start them in pots, or right in the ground? I was thinking about trying tomorrow along with my cosmos. I love cosmos. It seems they are indestructible! I just put in a new rock driveway and I thought the cosmos would be a nice way to line it. With so much property and very little help, I want to put in as much low maintainance stuff as I can. It's been hard and slow. The property was undeveloped before I got it. It was all pasture. Thanx, Catt
I'd go ahead and plant the seeds, too. With the warm weather here now they should grow fast. I'm just getting things planted. You'll probably have to water them more at first if you aren't in the rainy zone. We haven't had rain in ages here. It's scattered showers that always scatter elsewhere. Welcome from Arizona. dooley
A warm welcome to you from mid-Norway! Starting a new garden is such fun but hard work. It seems like you've gotten off to a good start. Looking forward to following the development.
Hi Catt and a big welcome to GardenStew. How exciting to be new here AND new to gardening. You're in for a lot of fun Don't forget to check out our blogs, member map and calendar. // frank
