Monthly Archives: May 2012

the cheap weed

Posted on May 16, 2012 by paridevita

Got this iris as seed from DBG ages ago. It was labeled as Iris lactea. Iris aficionados apparently look down on this species, even calling it a “cheap weed”. The flowers smell like lighter fluid, which is an added attraction. … Continue reading →

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oenotheras again

Posted on May 15, 2012 by paridevita

Just went out to see how the oenotheras are doing. This is an odd garden, a small hill or berm I made over the old compost pile, planted with dryland plants. Some of them dislike the composty soil, a fact revealed … Continue reading →

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