[Diana in Wisconsin]

Allium, 'Globemaster' planted last fall. It's a bulb.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

The bean pole is ready to rock. I planted 'Hilda' Romano beans all around the outer rim; will thin to the best vines, and get them started up the garden string. Standard Cosmos, 'State Fair' Zinnia and Tithonia (Mexican Sunflower) are the flowers planted nearby.

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Hey, Diana.

How is everything?

Your gardens look beautiful. My yard does all right, mainly because of previous owners planting the right stuff. I’ve been a good shepherd for them, but that’s all the credit I can take.

I’m trying to get a good vegetable garden in. Last year’s tomatoes did well, but the zuke did not grow fruit. I’m reading the Complete Idiot’s Guide to Veg. Gardening and Veg. Garde. for Dummies. I just wish I had a complete list of what would grow best here, when to plant it, and how to take care of it. It seems like the information is scattered all over the place.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Is that your allium THIS year? Mine won’t bloom for at least another month — maybe longer.