I garden in USDA Zone 9b, in the Sacramento Valley. I created this channel to document the changes in my garden and my garden journey. My goal is to contribute to the ecosystem, grow my own food, and have lots of pretty flowers to look upon. I love to garden, but am not an expert, so this will be a journey of many lessons.
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Good question. 😊 I assumed that if left, it would mature and drop its seeds, and then new tubers would grow. Similar to when you grow dahlias from seed. I cut it off since I have more than enough tubers going in my garden now.
I found a post on the UC Master Gardener's site and I peaked at a few more posts. It seems like it can take a couple of months for the pod to mature. I would be interested in hearing how it goes. 😊 ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=42734#:~:text=To%20harvest%20the%20seed%20pods,and%20leave%20it%20to%20grow.
It is the Pretty In Pink Eden Climbing Rose. Below is a link to it on the Heirloom Rosses Site. 😊 heirloomroses.com/products/pretty-in-pink-eden-climber
Thank you Wendy for taking the time to share your experiences for a very informative and eye opening video. Can you please share where you purchases the bird fountain and the manufacturer.
We purchased both fountains at Pottery World in Rocklin, CA. The smaller bird fountain is from Henri Studio. I checked their website and below is a link to the closest one I could find. 😊 henristudio.com/product/?id=476
Thank you for sharing! I too am running into too much shade issue with my garden space as trees around it mature. I think I’m going to end up moving it.
I love The layout of your garden. It is so beautiful!! With so much planting space, raised beds and beautiful walking paths, your garden has so much potential! I look forward to seeing more garden tours and changes to your garden. 😊😊
I like that idea, but I was under the impression that clematis doesn't like the hot afternoon sun. I recently planted one on the west side of our house, so far it is doing well, but no flowers yet.
We can do that if we decide it is too much trouble, but having a fountain was something we really wanted for the garden. So we will keep trying to make it work.😊
I ordered it off Amazon and then stained it. I don't see it on Amazon anymore, but did find it on Wayfair (link below). That said, if I were to buy one today, I would probably buy metal and not wood. Good Luck! www.wayfair.com/Vita--Rosewood-Wood-Arbor-VA68894-L7184-K~ZNE1067.html?refid=GX685263775352-ZNE1067&device=c&ptid=345426831824&network=g&targetid=pla-345426831824&channel=GooglePLA&ireid=134770196&fdid=1817&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9ISC4fgzOQRZQpWZAzcCEgOVWLG&gclid=CjwKCAjw57exBhAsEiwAaIxaZjklKcrbxNGsosKe1zZmPHhbfClw7KAT9k17_9vA-tdOVHJDwOC1bBoC6KsQAvD_BwE
First concrete information I’ve found on growing as a hedge, thank you! So you top them every three or four years, that’s not bad in terms of maintenance. What about the sides? And may I ask how far you spaced them to get this effect?
I have to trim the sides up at least once a year or they will get too wide. They were planted about 5 feet apart and are part of the original garden landscape for this house, so they are about 30 years old. Also, I live in California and we don't get a lot of moisture in the summer, so I am not sure if they will grow faster in areas that get more moisture. Good Luck Planting 😊
@@WendysGardenJourney Thanks! I grew in San Diego but will be planting them in the South of France. Same long hot dry summers but a little more rain in the summer. We shall see!
We have used the below brands that are supposed to be bird safe. Got them both via Amazon. They both work, but need to be added several times a week. EasyCare FounTec Algaecide and Clarifier MICROBE-LIFT ALGA08 Algaway 5.4 Algae Control Treatment for Ponds and Water Gardens, Safe for Koi Fish, Goldfish, Plants, and Decorations
Remove the fountain, dig a deep pit, install plastic tank 24 to 36 inches deep 48 inch diameter tank open on top, dig the pit to the same depth of the tank . Use expanded metal on top of tank with concrete block in center to support fountain. Place pump in botom of tank with long hose for fountain Place fountain on expanded metal ,cover the rest of the metal with rock. Fill with water , if algae forms use chlorine tablets to subdue. Don't over use the chlorine birds can still drink the water.
Good information!! All good points to think about. All solvable issues. Algae will always have to be dealt with. Just takes money and time, and depends on how much you desire a fountain. Beautiful fountain. I hope you keep it going, and don't fill it with dirt and plants. Thanks for sharing!
