Neighbours talking over the garden gate has long been a tradition. They share gardening tips, complain about the weather and pests yet are ever eager to discuss their gardens. That is what I had in mind when creating this blog. So stop by my garden gate to find out the latest happenings in my garden.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
"All my life through, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child." ~ Madame Marie Curie"

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Volunteer Violets

Volunteer Violets
April 29, 2010

I love finding volunteer plants in my garden even if some of them are more in the weed category than plants.  Even some weeds are beneficial though as some act as companion plants, others are edible and others still are both.  On one of the paths between the garden beds I discovered several violets.  Now this doesn't surprise me as the new beds and paths on on part of a rip out we did.  The Irish moss I planted in 2008 has not done as well as expected so what I'm considering is reworking that bed then transfer the violets to it.  I think they may be a bit harder for that bed but I want to wait long enough to see if the Irish moss rejuvenates itself so won't be doing any transplanting until the end of the month.

Happy Gardening!

Garden Gnome
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2 comments:

  1. Linda8:10 AM

    I started with one violet plant several years ago and now they are everywhere. In fact I spend the best part of every spring digging them from places I don't want them. Watch out they can be very invasive.

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  2. Garden Gnome10:23 AM

    That's good to know Crafty Gardener. I will be sure to transplant to a location where spreading isn't a problem.

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