dwarf bearded iris in front of cushion spurge (euphorbia) in the front Welcome Garden

These two plants grow with almost no care in the dry shelter of a spruce tree in the front Welcome Garden.  They don't exactly go with my new colour scheme (understatement! they couldn't clash any more than they already do!), but they are tough, suit the conditions, and don't bloom for too long.  And they are so cheery in spring!  So, at least for now, they stay. 

Editing the garden is a constant struggle.  It is hard to edit out plants that "don't go" especially if they are doing well!  Plus, there are time and budget issues.  I'm sure many of you will understand!  I have vowed that at least whenever I add new plants, they must go with the new scheme.  That's the best I can do. 

Comments

[krissy rennie]

I'd love to have any of your edited plants, if they are not already spoken for - I am not quite at the colour scheme part of my garden design :) And I love your blog, thank you for writing it - I check it all the time and love to see the pics and what is blooming.

[2catsandapencil]

I also love your blog and the photos and thoughts you share. Don't you think that gardeners are their own worst critics?! Thank you for creating a candid and informative resource for Calgary gardeners.

[Calgary Garden Coach]

Thanks 2cats! Yes, I may be my own worst critic. But better me than somebody else! ;-)
Glad you find the blog informative,
Cheers,
Janice

[Calgary Garden Coach]

and you're welcome Krissy, thanks for the feedback! Whenever there are some plants up for grabs I will post them on this site... however that may be a little while yet. I have some neighbours putting in a large front garden, plus I am donating some plants to a new community garden this year. Sooner or later I'm sure there will be some extra dwarf bearded iris though!
Cheers,
Janice