A project that has brought a sense of “it’s working!” has been my clover yard. I was worried when I sowed all these clovers that the rain we were getting was going to wash it away but enough held on and has become quite flush. Some did get bunched together further down but it’ll sort itself out and do whatever.
The wildflowers and greens from previous years have also been thriving in this area as well.
(L to R) St John’s Wort, Large Hop Clover and of course Mentha Piperita~ The mint is in a slight low spot so a lot of clover seeds ended up bunching here but everyone looks happy and smells devine. The wort and yellow clovers have been some of the only flowers available at the moment. That back yard project really jammed up my wildflower plans so I’ll have to rectify that for next year. Dandelions, cinquefoils, grasses and some budding goldenrods are also thriving here and around our weedy driveway. The four of us have worn some grass paths here and there, compounding on the cottage garden feel and low-key providing us insight on where paths around the house should go.
After hosting some folks up here for an adult summer camp next month, I’m going to get to work removing some more stones and getting clovers planted before the first frost and get a jump start on next year. My new goal is getting so much clover added and stones removed that I can walk barefoot to the garden~
