Zoey, I had hens and chicks in N.B. and thought they were the neatest things...I also had heard of a unique way of displaying some on a deck. You take a large farmhouse bowl (ceramic) and plant some in that and then add a small "faux" chick in amongst them. I thought it was a unique way of displaying "Hens and chicks". LOL
Hens & Chicks are wonderful I have them everywhere I need to fill in bald spots. They are tough and survive our winters here, and actually one time when I moved I dug a few from the garden and left them in a pot for about two months without dirt or water, they survived just fine.
Yes, hens and chicks are about the easiest plants you will ever grow. When I remove my planters, I just pull out the clump and literally throw it on the ground next to the house. I leave it on the ground all winter and when spring comes, I pick it up and put it back in the container. They NEVER require any extra water.
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I am so glad you stopped by to visit my garden. I garden in lower northern Michigan (zone 5) in far less than ideal conditions. I have too many pine trees, too much shade, too many rocks, herds of hosta-munching deer and rabbits who think my lilly buds are gourmet appetizers. I am by no means an expert in horticulture or garden design--just an amateur with a shovel and a passion. My garden changes daily during the summer and I will be updating frequently.
During the winter months, I blog about my favorite cold-weather hobby--quilting and just my everyday musings.
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Will these gorgeous plants survive the frosts and snows of winter? If not, I'm sure you can propogate pieces in a sheltered place.
ReplyDeleteYes, they do survive, Alice. They are amazing little plants.
ReplyDeleteZoey, I had hens and chicks in N.B. and thought they were the neatest things...I also had heard of a unique way of displaying some on a deck. You take a large farmhouse bowl (ceramic) and plant some in that and then add a small "faux" chick in amongst them. I thought it was a unique way of displaying "Hens and chicks". LOL
ReplyDeleteTaracotta
that is a cute idea, taracotta. This year I used them to make living wreaths on my deck.
ReplyDeletegreat picture!!
ReplyDeleteI love hens and chicks!
ReplyDeleteI love them, too. They survive our winters with no problems, and it gets COLD up here!
ReplyDeleteZoey, you artsy thing, you. This is a gorgeous picture!
Hens & Chicks are wonderful I have them everywhere I need to fill in bald spots. They are tough and survive our winters here, and actually one time when I moved I dug a few from the garden and left them in a pot for about two months without dirt or water, they survived just fine.
ReplyDeleteYes, hens and chicks are about the easiest plants you will ever grow. When I remove my planters, I just pull out the clump and literally throw it on the ground next to the house. I leave it on the ground all winter and when spring comes, I pick it up and put it back in the container. They NEVER require any extra water.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone about the photo and with you about hens and chicks. Terrific.
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