Rabbits, Spring of 2019 update

     As cute as she looks, today she has become a mothering failure. All of her kits (2?) have disappeared. It is unclear whether the kits have become the victim of rats or another predator or some other calamity. Setbacks happen. You just do the best you can.

Another Canna for Sale

     While this particular Canna is small and easily transportable, I have several more of this variety that are more than 6 feet tall with lush and thick foliage. This canna produces bright red flowers that are attractive to hummingbirds. As I am sure you know, Cannas love full sun and water, and make great pond plants. This would be a fantastic Mother's Day gift for any mom on your list. $5.
Have many other beautiful plants that are attractive to hummingbirds and bees, including sage and ginger.
     Thank you for your interest! Feel free to ask questions.
   - Knotty Pots

Buy this plant from me?

     This morning I snapped a quick picture of this dwarf pink canna. This is its first bloom of the season.
     As you may know, cannas love full sun and plenty of water. Its hard to overwater them! They can be placed in a pot into an existing or new pond. I was thinking $5 or plant trade would be a good price, as this is a 100% organic offering of an edible suitable for the front yard.
     Check out the Craigslist Posting for this plant.

Rabbits, Spring of 2019, part 2

     Early Saturday morning, I remembere d that one of the rabbits was about to kindle, so I quickly scrubbed the nesting box and threw it into her cage, beautified with a new cardboard bottom. It was a good thing that I had done that right then too, because when I went out there Sunday morning to feed the rabbits, she had filled the box with fur and squirming masses. And inhaled every last drop of water and food. So I topped her up with an additional water bottle and plenty of greens with more to come every day.
     The garden has been producing growies in abundance this year, thanks to my super plant selections and attention to watering. This morning the rabbits received leaves of ginger, tropical sage, turks cap hibiscus, and Spanish Needle.

Buy this plant from me - Dwarf Red Canna

This morning I snapped a quick picture of this dwarf, red Canna. This is its first bloom of the season.
As you may know, Cannas love full sun and plenty of water. It's difficult to overwater them! Cannas can be placed into a pot in a new or existing pond, or planted out in the ditch that might exist in your yard.
I was thinking $5 or a trade/barter would be a good price, as this is a 100% organic offering of an edible plant beautiful enough for the front yard.
Thank you for checking out my plants. More offerings to come in the future. Ok to ask questions, even dumb ones.
-Knotty Pots
Chrissy

Something Special in the Garden

     Easter brought something special hidden in the gardens.

Rabbits, Spring of 2019

     It has been a long time since I have bred my rabbits. They are like my little garden buddies. They turn leaves into compost for me, the ultra fast way. And they are always eager to see what soggy fruit or vegetable peel i have for them. So this week I put two of them together and they seemed to have a successful coupling. I should have kits in 4 weeks! And extra buns for sale in 2 months!
     Check out this blackgrass I have planted for them. Edible for rabbits. And beautiful as well.

Veronica spicata, blue carpet speedwell

     Found this while hiking at the new property. Veronica spicata is edible, but is mostly used to create an herbal tea (an expectorant) to treat asthma and congestion. Also used as an additive for herbal tea blends.
     Sounds like it might be useful for my next cold!

4 O'Clocks, Mirabilis jalapa

     Years ago I had discovered these beautifully flowered fragrant beauties hiding amongst the unwanted plants in the swale of my front yard. At that time I had thought the 4 o'clocks were pretty but toxic. It turns out there is mixed and conflicting information put there regarding Mirabilis, but Plants for a Future states that it has an edibility rating of 2 out of 5. And has been used in the past for medicinal purposes. And hallucinatory purposes.
     The leaves are edible, but not the seeds or the roots. Other sources say the roots are edible. Be cautious.
     I'm going to propagate this plant. It grows well year after year here and often creates seedlings in unexpected places.

Spring has sprung

     Blooms. Everywhere. My favorite weeds have begun growing again. Some of my new favorite plants have survived this warm winter quite well.
Still have seeds of Spanish Needle and roots of Cardamom Ginger for sale.
Here is a quick snapshot of what is growing on in my main permaculture bed. Pictured here is a small loquat that I grew from seed; black grass, perennial sunflower, and tropical sage, from the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens. I am very much looking forward to their spring plant sale.