Spring migration

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I've been bringing pots out of the greenhouse and placing them here & there.  I had them in for protection from rain more than cold.  A completely unnecessary task this year. *I was hang, hang hanging and got a good poke from the Yucca filifera in the middle of this photo - my whole pant leg was soaked with blood into my sock!  *It's fine now. 
This smaller "frame" had completely rusted out and fallen, oops.
 
A work in progress, lots of things need sprucing. 

Chair covers need to be packed away, and plants are stacked every which where! Ivan hung manazanita branches in the shade house for the Tillandsia.  And 2 steel drywall sheets on the walls to hang plants from 😀 Bravo!

These 3 porcelain/leather strapped planters from inside I hadn't used in a while got placed on the post.
This is definitely saying, get busy Tracy!
As I was falling asleep last night, I thought -try turning the big egg beater upside down. 
Tillandsia blooming.
Yeah, I've got a ways to go. Ha ha ha. Not to mention the pots stacked up against the house. 
Yes, MESSY!
Aloes are a bright spot still.  At some point that spiral cactus will hit the eave.  Maybe it will climb around? 
I'm off to find some perennials to fill in spots in the front garden.  It doesn't look it, but I got a lot done yesterday.  ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!  


Comments

  1. AnvilcloudMarch 22, 2025 at 9:32 AM

    I figured you were all set for the year until I saw the plants in the 'greenhouse'.

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  2. Kris PetersonMarch 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM

    That's one chore that's unnecessary in my climate - we just don't get that cold and excess rain has never been an issue! Take it easy with the move. Sorry about your garden injury!

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    1. tz_gardenMarch 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM

      Your location is so great, by the water - not too hot, not too cold! I'll not overreact next year.

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  3. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)March 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM

    Yucca filifera: Yikes, those spines are insanely stiff. I hope you're all healed up now!

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    1. tz_gardenMarch 23, 2025 at 9:36 AM

      As bloody as it was, the wound practically disappeared!

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    2. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)March 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM

      Lol, my head had an encounter with my queretaroensis x filifera today. Blood, but no prolonged pain. Agave spines hurt way more!

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    3. tz_gardenMarch 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM

      Absolutely!

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  4. danger gardenMarch 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM

    I know that blood soaked jeans experience, yikes! While you still have a ways to go, doesn't it feel good to have things in progress? I am itching to get started!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM

    Your coal-black fence, all decked out, is a vision: OMG. Love the groovy idea of the planting pocket, also hanging on the fence and the little shiny black bunny. Any concern about moisture trapped behind the fabric?
    Change of "egg beater's" orientation makes more sense to me now... still productive as you're falling asleep :-D
    Chavli

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    1. tz_gardenMarch 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM

      Thanks Chavli! I couldn't resist that black bunny, thankfully was on sale. I haven't worried about moisture, the pocket panel drains & dries out really quickly. I haven't changed the egg beater yet, ha ha- It may look even more odd the other way!

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  6. Liz A.March 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM

    Your new build behind the pool is looking good. Amazing to think that's been there such a short time.

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    1. tz_gardenMarch 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM

      Thank you Liz, it really changed that area in such a big way. Surprised me.

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  7. Carla from The RiverMarch 24, 2025 at 9:10 AM

    It is going to be a fun spring for you... getting everything spruced up. That is one of my favorite parts of gardening.
    Carla

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