Almost finished with the retaining wall along the side of the garage (all that's required are the caps). Lanscape cloth runs from under the river rock that line and partially obscure the bottom row of blocks (a short stone border makes it much easier to mow), over the garden bed itself, and will be tucked under the 4X4 timbers that will back up against the garage. While I usually like to let my natives roam, I'm already putting enough time into fighting crab grass, dandelions, and other invasive non-natives in the pond garden.

Stopped by Kinninatives this Saturday to pick up a few shade-hardy plants:

• Columbine


• Elm-leafed Goldenrod


• Harebell


• Woodland Sunflower