The Joy of Gardening

Amulette · 06-09-2019, 06:22 PM

A lot of people don’t realize you can grow plants and flowers that bloom at night. Cultivating a magical moon garden is a great way to get in touch with nature, and it provides a beautiful and fragrant backdrop for your moonlight rituals in the summer. If you plant these lovelies close to your house, you can open the windows and take advantage of their aromas as you sleep.

Many night-blooming plants are white and give a luminous appearance in the moonlight.

If you plant them in a circle or a crescent shape, when they bloom, you’ll have the moon herself right there “as above, so below.”

NIGHT BLOOMING PLANTS

Moonflower: Yes, it should be painfully obvious, but the Moonflower does bloom at night. It releases a slightly lemony scent when it opens up, and during the day the white flowers are tightly shut. Some species of this climbing plant, a cousin of the Morning Glory, can get up to eight feet long*. The flowers, when open, are around 5 – 6″ in diameter.

Evening Primrose: This perennial spreads rapidly, and can cover a lot of ground for you. The pale pinkish-white flowers open at dusk and release a sweet aroma.

Night Phlox: these pretties open up at dusk, and have a fragrance reminiscent of honey or vanilla.

Evening Stock: the tiny purple and pink flowers aren’t very fancy, but they smell divine when they open at night.

Angel’s Trumpet: Another vine, this annual spreads like crazy. It is trumpet-shaped, white flowers have a bell-like appearance when open.
Night Gladiolus: this plant isn’t nocturnal, but that’s when the creamy yellow flowers smell the strongest — it’s a very spicy scent that’s a glorious addition to any night garden.

Moonflowers only bloom at night, and the bloom is wilted by morning. They have a really sweet, heavenly smell…

by Patti Wigington of www.thoughtco.com

homoe · 07-05-2019, 07:41 PM

Compost teas help! Companies such as Malibu Compost sell packets that make up to 20 gallons.

We had success using Bu's Brew Biodynamic last year during our unusally hot summer.

homoe · 07-19-2019, 05:04 PM

Sat July 20th Sky Nursey 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline WA Free

Wondering what to plant for your fall and winter food harvest

Come enjoy the day receiving tips and advice from the experts...

Sidebar: If you can't make it there perhaps check in your local area..

homoe · 07-26-2019, 05:14 PM

Sat Jul 27th 10 a.m. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center 1625 118th Ave S.E. Bellevue WA

See the difference between blackberry plants, intro to plants that can be eaten.

For more info phone : 1-206-443-2925

06-09-2019, 06:22 PM	#1
Amulette Member How Do You Identify?: Ma chérie, a sweet thing. Preferred Pronoun?: feminine Relationship Status: Following the scent of flowers. Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: La vie bohem Posts: 489 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 544 Thanked 796 Times in 232 Posts Rep Power: 0	I would like a night blooming garden! A lot of people don’t realize you can grow plants and flowers that bloom at night. Cultivating a magical moon garden is a great way to get in touch with nature, and it provides a beautiful and fragrant backdrop for your moonlight rituals in the summer. If you plant these lovelies close to your house, you can open the windows and take advantage of their aromas as you sleep. Many night-blooming plants are white and give a luminous appearance in the moonlight. If you plant them in a circle or a crescent shape, when they bloom, you’ll have the moon herself right there “as above, so below.” NIGHT BLOOMING PLANTS Moonflower: Yes, it should be painfully obvious, but the Moonflower does bloom at night. It releases a slightly lemony scent when it opens up, and during the day the white flowers are tightly shut. Some species of this climbing plant, a cousin of the Morning Glory, can get up to eight feet long*. The flowers, when open, are around 5 – 6″ in diameter. Evening Primrose: This perennial spreads rapidly, and can cover a lot of ground for you. The pale pinkish-white flowers open at dusk and release a sweet aroma. Night Phlox: these pretties open up at dusk, and have a fragrance reminiscent of honey or vanilla. Evening Stock: the tiny purple and pink flowers aren’t very fancy, but they smell divine when they open at night. Angel’s Trumpet: Another vine, this annual spreads like crazy. It is trumpet-shaped, white flowers have a bell-like appearance when open. Night Gladiolus: this plant isn’t nocturnal, but that’s when the creamy yellow flowers smell the strongest — it’s a very spicy scent that’s a glorious addition to any night garden. Moonflowers only bloom at night, and the bloom is wilted by morning. They have a really sweet, heavenly smell… by Patti Wigington of www.thoughtco.com

07-05-2019, 07:41 PM	#2
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Tip about keeping plants nutrient rich during heat....... Compost teas help! Companies such as Malibu Compost sell packets that make up to 20 gallons. We had success using Bu's Brew Biodynamic last year during our unusally hot summer.

07-19-2019, 05:04 PM	#3
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Gardening for fall and winter....... Sat July 20th Sky Nursey 18528 Aurora Ave N Shoreline WA Free Wondering what to plant for your fall and winter food harvest Come enjoy the day receiving tips and advice from the experts... Sidebar: If you can't make it there perhaps check in your local area..

07-26-2019, 05:14 PM	#4
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Edible Plants Walk......... Sat Jul 27th 10 a.m. Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center 1625 118th Ave S.E. Bellevue WA See the difference between blackberry plants, intro to plants that can be eaten. For more info phone : 1-206-443-2925

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