seeds...

I have some seeds from my garden if anyone is interested.

I have Globe Thistle (light purpleish-blue blooms), Knautia Macedonica (Burgundy blooms) and Columbine (not sure what colors these seed are - you can check out my earlier posts about the Columbine and get an idea of what you might get).

If you would be interested in trying these out, then comment on this post with your name and address and I'll send some to you.

I am not guaranteeing that they will grow. I think that would be up to you. :)

If they DO grow and bloom, please send me a photo.

Sparky standing watch over the containers that we transferred a couple of the bushes and the russian sage.

Globe Thistle

I think this is a weed, but I like it. It's in the "weed" area of the yard. The "weed" area is right in the middle of the yard where there used to be two ponds . The year after we moved in, Jerome took all the rocks and put them in a pile behind the garage. We were going to re-do the ponds. Then we decided that it was not a good location for the ponds (right under the magnolia tree), so we will eventually move them out in the open a little more. So, for nearly 3 years, this area has been collecting weeds and baby trees - the bamboo is getting over grown, etc. A neglected area.

Update - I spent a couple of hours weeding the neglected area Sunday - it looks MUCH better now. I filled up a whole "lawn and leaf" paper bag.

Update #2 - This weed is called a Purple Loosestrife (thanks again Dynochick) and apparently it's quite invasive. It's supposed to invade wetlands and choke out other plants and wildlife. I guess this is why it's in the area where the ponds were located. Not sure if it's wild or if the former owners planted it. I still think it's quite pretty and I really don't have very many spires...so...the jury is still out.