Nature shall have its place here, but one should recognize, that it is a garden, not a wilderness.
Natural inhabitants like ants, spiders, earthworms and mice are also allowed to work.
The microclimate is very humid and
dew forms every evening.
It has little wind, but this location is not immune to storms.
In addition, it is less warm in summer and in winter the temperature can drop to -27 ° C.
Under these conditions, blindly selecting plants from a catalog is no option. Instead I have to check their hardiness in particular more closely. This is particularly important for woody plants, whose shoots must not freeze to death every year.
It has little wind, but this location is not immune to storms.
In addition, it is less warm in summer and in winter the temperature can drop to -27 ° C.
Under these conditions, blindly selecting plants from a catalog is no option. Instead I have to check their hardiness in particular more closely. This is particularly important for woody plants, whose shoots must not freeze to death every year.
A lice problem is nearly
non-existent, because the ladybugs are always there just as
quickly as the lice.
On the other hand, there are many voles, which is why I only plant useful plants protected by wire grid.
Individual ornamental plants can also benefit from such a protective grid wire, but for native, very aromatic or poisonous plants I rely on their self-defence.
On the other hand, there are many voles, which is why I only plant useful plants protected by wire grid.
Individual ornamental plants can also benefit from such a protective grid wire, but for native, very aromatic or poisonous plants I rely on their self-defence.
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| 2024-09-21 The pears 'Uta' are still growing. The the new apricot 'Kyoto' . So was delivered very quickly. So that the same problem cannot occur again, I planted it higher. The fireplace now looks neat again and offers good air circulation again. 2024-09-14 The pears 'Conference' were already sweet enough for me I had to cut down the apricot 'Bergeron' because the tree would not have survived all the wetness The climbing net on the two above-ground water tanks needs some reinforcement with fresh strings from time to time. 2024-8-31 The tara vine harvest finally took place at the perfect time. Only very few were already fully ripe, so I don't have to pre-sort. 2024-08-17 Instead of the dead apple tree, a walnut fits better, because it needs less sun and therefore has no problem with the shadows cast by the cake tree. A border with 2 layers of embankment stones prevents waterlogging and offers plenty of good root space for the variety 'Fertilis' and a few low perennials. Next to the big compost heap where the pile of branches was, a few raspberries 'Purple Love' are added. In addition to the 2 weakest golden currants, 3 yellow raspberries 'Golddigger' are added. 2024-08-10 Apple Calypso died of too much moisture After felling, I harvested the still underdeveloped apples. After all, they are already good for cooking. 2024-07-27 In preparation for the renovation of the fireplace, I made a big fire today. The flood destroyed about 3 shrubs/trees. After today's clean-up operation, the gap became even more visible. In the gap I will plant sea buckthorn and black cherry. 2024-07-20 If the pear 'Conference' should die of fire blight, fertilization should still be ensured. 'Novembra' and 'Dessera' are supposed to make sure of that. Of course, I plant an apple 'Calypso' again, because it actually did splendidly in the less wet years. This time, however, it will receive an elevation of terrain with embankment stones. 2024-06-29 At first I thought that the frost resistance of the Japanese plum 'Hollywood Original', which was impressively proven in late frost, was a unique selling point. But far from it, because Russian plums also have this property. By chance I was able to get hold of 2 varieties of Russian plums: 'Skoroplodnaja' and 'Kometa' I was also able to secure a hybrid between European and Asian pear: 'Talgar Beauty' from Kazakhstan. 2024-06-22 By chance I came across another promising rose: Rosa foetida 'Bicolor' As a "bycatch" in the search for Japanese plums, I also came across the Pluot 'Flavor Supreme', a second-generation hybrid between apricot and plum. 2024-06-15 The red elderberry also gets a decoration: Clematis alpina 'Ruby' Now the Hibiscus syriacus 'Oiseau Bleu', which I believed to be dead, is sprouting after all. But the replacement has already arrived. Thus both go into the same planting hole. A third variety of paw paw: NC1 In addition to the already planted roses in pots, there is also the edible variety 'Nadia Zerouali'. The black apricot 'Promessa di Giugno' gets another chance, with its root area being elevated around the shrub cherry 'Crimson Passion'. The raspberry 'Allyouneed' is allowed to grow into the apple tree. Since the Japanese plum 'Hollywood Original' bears fruit so reliably, I plant even more varieties of Japanese plums: 'Santa Rosa', 'Shiro' 'Colora' is a European plum, but the description was just too tempting. 2024-06-01 Another try for Lonicera brownii. It is too moist in the open ground, but too dry in the pot without connection to the ground. A small-scale terrain elevation with edging stones should therefore work. The largest wild elm tree in the peripheral area is to serve as a scaffolding. Clematis macropetala 'Maidwell Hall' also benefits from the same trick. It will beautify the wild Cornus sanguinea. Prunus mume 'Kanko Bai' has still not sprouted again. So another walnut 'Europa' comes into the same hole. If the ornamental apricot does sprout, I have to reach for the scissors a little more often. The black apricot 'Promessa di Giugno' has some kind of problem in the center of the many rhubarbs. Too much nitrogen, too much wetness or both. The elderberry 'Black Tower' fits better at this location. At the back near the riverbank grove I also planted the variety 'Black Lace' 2024-05-18 A yellow-flowered clematis blooming in autumn is now allowed to spread in the branches of the robusticosis 'Vesuviana Rossa': Clematis tangutica. 2024-04-27 The late frost caused very little damage. In the case of the mini kiwi (Actinidia arguta), the leaves growing highest above the ground have frozen off, but those further down stand there as if nothing had happened. The cucumber magnolia (Magnolia acuminata) has partial frost damage on individual leaves. The mulberry (Morus acidosa) has frost damage to the front parts of the new shoots, but the base has remained intact. I saw no damage to the walnut ''Lara. The shoot of the yam (Dioscorea batatas) is half frozen. However, Prunus mume looks like a total loss, unless it sprouts again. 2024-03-10 The ramsons multiply a little more every year. I absolutely have to raise the strawberry bed this year. 2023-10-21 the paw paws are now ripe. The American persimmons have all fallen off long before maturity. 2023-08-26 Coconut net already provides some sun protection. In the long term, the extra-large-leaved Boston ivy wine 'Green Spring' will take over this task, whereby it can stick to the coconut net. 2023-08-05 The water reservoir is now finally operational. Only the sun protection is still missing. 2023-07-29 The paw paws are now the size of a small apple. Mulberries in my garden are possible with Morus acidosa 'Mulle'. 2023-07-22 American persimmons are growing visibly, but they still have a long way to go. 2023-07-15 The Japanese plum can hardly bear its many fruits, although they are not yet of full size. The tree gets a couple of stakes to support it. 2023-07-08 The pit for the new water tank is finally complete and I can order the water tanks. 2023-06-24 This time it works with the fruit set with the paw paws.It might have been helpful to throw organic waste under the saplings at flowering time. 20203-06-17 The yam 'Dr.Yao' has sprouted despite having to endure a period of wet weather.Many fruits are formed in the Japanese plum 'Hollywood'.The persimmons are blooming profusely, let's see if there will be fruit this year. 2023-06-10 The power of the Grundfos pump is sufficient to operate the watering lance over short distances. But even with a hose length of less than 20m, the pressure is too weak. 2023-06-03 Th walnut tree is flowering. But again I see female flowers only this year. There are probably no nuts again. 2023-05-28 The paw paw trees are blooming. So, the spoiled food insects come in handy as a lure for the pollinating carrion beetles and the like. 2023-05-06 The flowers of cucumber magnolia have opened. At branch each there is one of its yellow flowers. The first plums have now faded. Soon it will become clear how large the fruit set is. 2023-04-29 There was actually a record harvest of about 60kg of kiwi last year. The harvest of apples was also plentiful. In both cases, the Caritas market in Wil received most of the harvest. As a result, the kiwis had to endure a heavy pruning, because such a record harvest cannot be given every year and the best harvest is of no use if you can't get to the fruit. Of course, nothing can be said for the new year with the kiwi, because it is still too early to see flower buds. The cornelian cherries, on the other hand, have already faded and the first fruits should soon be visible. The honeyberries should already bear plenty of fruit sets, but they bloom again very late this year, which is why there is no question of that yet. However, the various drupes will bloom at the expected time, although not all of them will develop fruits. In any case, the mirabelle plum will take part in the bloom again this year, after it did not produce a single flower for 2 years. 2023-04-15 The water pump "HMC170-6SH" runs at 220V and is the most powerful in my garden with maximum values of 10200 L/h and 7.8 bar. It has a power consumption of up to approx. 2300W. Now it has finally passed the functional test. The only thing that should be done before using it in the garden is to seal the water outlet with hemp. Log 2022 |
Such a river has its advantages, but
the Necker is a river, whose water level varies very much. In summer, when the water is low, you may dare to take a bath. However, if the water is higher you should be careful.
No, we didn't get sunburn, this is how we always grow.
We can only survive winter as seeds.
4 seasons
We ornamental plants
also like to show us off.
We cacti were supposed to survive the winter. But this winter was a true challenge, though we made it.
We seeds are waiting patiently for better times in the fridge. Luckily, we are not alone.
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