Polar vortex
Welp. It was below freezing for five days in Austin.
Anemones
First handful of anemones of the season. These are bourdoux, black and white, and purple varieties. I presprouted the corms back in the fall and buried them in early November on a new moon.
Seeds and more seeds
January is when I plan out the rest of the spring, summer and autumn season in the garden. I don’t plan with a specific color scheme or any strict rules in mind, but rather what calls to me. It could be a new variety, a flower I’ve been wanting to try, an interesting shade, or my go to favorites I love to grow each year. I do, however, keep in mind the types of flowers. I tend to want all focal flowers, bc they are the MOST beautiful! When what I really need to bring balance in my arrangements are more filler and textural types. Supporting flowers are just as important and will tie an arrangement together in just the right way.
A crucial step that can’t be missed is figuring out how much space you have to grow flowers. I measure and sketch it out first. Like over and over again. :p I plant my seeds 6-9 inches apart depending on the flower. Definitely something to keep in mind when buying seeds! I always want them all! But if you give your seeds plenty of space, sunshine, love, and good fluffy soil, then they will be very happy. Just like humans! Minus the fluffy soil. Happy Gardening!
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Hi y’all!
I am La Otra Flora. I love to grow beautiful things in the garden. I also love teaching others. I’m here to help ya.
A little secret, all the flowers that are currently growing in my garden I started back in the fall. Central Texas has mild winters, so I’m able to get a head start. If ya want to grow poppies then ya gotta sow them carefully on the ugliest, rainiest grey day in November.
I’ve already planned out my late spring, summer, and autumn garden. There is still time to prepare your soil and buy your seeds in time! But don’t delay, the warm season will be here before you know it.
mid winter
To be honest this winter has been a little strange. It’s been very mild for the most part, warm even. A few freezing nights here and there, then a heavy snow came and it’s been freezing temps the past two nights. My winter garden has been resilient throughout the season. But my anemone haven’t produced as much compared to the last couple of years. I’ve only had a couple of amazing blooms. I think I just have to be patient. I am most excited about my ranunculus, which just yesterday I noticed a few tiny blooms starting to come out. Yay!
