This is my zone 8b Louisiana garden journal.
It has been hot here, so I delayed this step in my plan to create a pretty spring garden. It is getting cold again overnight, so I have moved my Snapdragon, Foxglove, and English Daisy seedlings to the cold frame. I also have pansies, poppy seedlings, and some lavender seeds I am trying to sprout. I have started winter sowing. The winter solstice has passed, so the time is right. I will update as time goes on.
My purple Hige morning glory is blooming beautifully, and I notice that thanks to the mild weather, they are staying pretty all day long. The coleus cuttings I brought in from my garden are thriving, taking root and growing well, adding color to my indoor space. In the greenhouse, I can see tiny green tomatoes and sweet peppers developing, while the fruit trees are steadily growing. I am looking forward to not only the fresh vegetables that will soon be on the menu but also the bright canna blooms that are just weeks away, adding even more beauty to my garden!
Lake Mary Gardens 