Bill (Geranium pyrenaicum 'Bill Wallis') is still with us. His first primary leaves have started to form now so hopefully we are well on our way to being a plant (provided I keep him moist and out of direct sunlight). I've planted the rest of the seeds too now I know they are viable. So, so far 'The Project' is off to a good(ish) start.
I am a bit in love with perennial geraniums at the moment. They are quite rare in Australia unlike the the ubiquitous Pelagonium (called a geranium) which isn't a true geranium at all.
One I have my eye on in particular is 'Geranium phaeum samobor' she has the deliciously ominous common name of 'Mourning widow'. I love her maroon marked foliage and dark mysterious flower, an added bonus is she apparently likes dry shade. I think she would look fantastic in a pot near my front door. She might need to be project no. 2.
Spring so far has had gorgeous weather. What, with the scent of Jasmine in the air and the sun shining, who wants to be inside? I am eager to get to work on our 'Side bit'. It has been completely neglected since our build and that needs to change.
I'm thinking of a raised veggie bed under the large window (we have a tap there conveniently) which hopefully will get full sun for most of the year. In front of the veggie bed just needs to be a low maintenance path (zero mowing needs) with good access to a clothesline further down. Along the fence I was thinking of putting up a trellis and growing something (i.e. star jasmine perhaps). But for now my focus is on the veggie bed which I reckon I could possibly make myself - stand back everyone I have power tools :) Watch this space X
