I am not much of one for rules when it comes to forms of creative expression. Moreover, my intention in embarking upon this backyard journey has always been to embrace the joy of experimentation I missed out on by being a straight-laced girl with her nose in a book in my youth. (Books rule, though. Just saying.) The late blooming rebel in me, therefore, gardens in maxi skirts or hot pink cropped skinny jeans and plays fast-and-loose with "ideal" growing conditions. Region 2 receives a mix of sun and shade throughout the day. The dappled light lends to the enchanted feel of that little corner of our yard. I, the rebel Gardener (N.B. my theme song), have decided that this area can accommodate plants that prefer "full to part sun" or "partial to full shade". Sunflowers are growing here, albeit slowly. We may trim some of the surrounding trees before the summer is out. Regardless, in region 2, the fairy garden, it's all happening!
More photos of today's plantings after the jump.
hosta - my personal favourite
celosia, with dusty miller (silver dust) in the background
The celosia makes me think of dragons for some reason. Like, if a dragon had a really wicked beard, it would look like celosia.
dahlinova hypnotica - rose bicolour
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