I began my Saturday with the third weekly run to yard waste drop-off. (Our county has free Saturday drop-off for residents.) Most of last fall’s debris is removed and the space is opening up.
three types of basil.
two types of tarragon on the far end.
elevated planter in the foreground):
six types of tomatoes.
companion plants: marigolds,
two types of basil.
eight types of hot peppers.
companion plants: marigolds.
also: volunteer dill,
from last year’s volunteers.
on top of a five–ish foot retaining wall.
of the garden lot.
long beans and petunias are growing
in the grow bags with the trellises.
I also cleared unwanted volunteer trees from the garden lot, planted rescued calla lilies in my mom’s memorial space, planted ajuga under a curb tree up front, and added marigolds to the carrot/radish bed.
at my mom’s memorial space:
a mix of pale pink and magenta calla lilies are now tucked in
among the hostas, coral bells,
and columbine.
The plan for tomorrow: spread more mulch, assemble the last two elevated plating beds, clear volunteer trees in the front and back yards of the house lot, and hopefully start a new flower bed in the front yard.
To finish up, here are some things in bloom (or about to be) in the garden:
with a potted rosemary tucked in…
also with salvia yangii
and recently transplanted bearded iris.
(with lemongrass)
(with purple petunias in the background)
in numerous locations
our cattywampus cottage 
Love the irises, so many colors and styles! “Fiery Bed O’ Death” made me laugh! And I have a tomatillo-based chili recipe that I love. Just last year I found out they’re related to gooseberries, one of my favorite fruit pies.