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Post  Josh on 4/5/2011, 6:52 pm

Last fall my mom decided to give me the job of changing her flower garden into SFGs. I have to dig up the perennials that are growing and put them into SFGs. I worked on it over the weekend and put in a 4 X 8 SFG and then put the perennials in it, I still have lots to do and may not get it all done this year. I'll post pictures to show what it looks like as I change it and when the flowers start to bloom we can see how it all looks.



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Post  dixie on 4/5/2011, 7:32 pm

I'm sure it will look great. Keep us updated.

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Re: I've started on the flower SFG

Post  Furbalsmom on 4/5/2011, 9:40 pm

Josh, what is that purple/red/pinkish flower in the first picture. The blossoms look like really big bleeding hearts, but the foliage is not similar to bleeding hearts at all.

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Post  middlemamma on 4/5/2011, 9:48 pm

Love to see you posting! Can't wait to see what inspiration you give us this spring Josh!

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Post  Goosegirl on 4/6/2011, 10:17 am

Furbalsmom wrote:Josh, what is that purple/red/pinkish flower in the first picture. The blossoms look like really big bleeding hearts, but the foliage is not similar to bleeding hearts at all.


Is it a fern-leaf bleeding heart?

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Re: I've started on the flower SFG

Post  Josh on 4/6/2011, 3:46 pm

My mom picked that up new, it's called Burning Hearts Bleeding Hearts-Dicentra Burning Hearts flower

My Dad ordered lumber for at least 3 more 4x8 SFGs for the flower garden, I might do one with stacked layers. Very Happy

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Re: I've started on the flower SFG

Post  Furbalsmom on 4/6/2011, 3:49 pm

Thanks for the info. I love bleeding hearts and that one is just so different. I may look for one next year, too many things working for the veggie garden this year.

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Post  nancy on 4/6/2011, 4:18 pm

Josh! That Bleeding Heart is gorgeous! Mine isn't nearly that far along yet. It is one of my most favorite spring flowers. Can't wait to see how this develops!

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Post  camprn on 4/6/2011, 4:30 pm

That is a fine looking automobile you have there! Wink

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Post  Josh on 4/12/2011, 5:45 pm

Thanks camprn!

Another addition to the SFG flower garden.

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Post  middlemamma on 4/12/2011, 7:35 pm

That's beautiful Josh!!! Great job!

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Re: I've started on the flower SFG

Post  Josh on 4/18/2011, 5:00 pm

Here's my latest update on the flower SFGs.



added one with a basket in the middle of it






There is still a lot of stuff to do, have to mulch around the SFGs and move some more things around. I'll keep you posted as how well its coming along.

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Re: I've started on the flower SFG

Post  pelujilla on 4/18/2011, 6:06 pm

OMG Josh you are amazing!!! That is beautiful

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Post  dixie on 4/18/2011, 7:47 pm

You are a remarkable young man. Everything looks great.

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Illinois wild flowers

Post  Josh on 4/24/2011, 4:00 pm




Here is another addition to the Flower SFGs, a small raised 2x2. The legs are from a metal stand, and it has wheels.
Here are some Illinois wild flowers planted in the SFGs
Dwarf Larkspur




columbine


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