One of my favorite things to do in my garden is to feed my plants. I like to use fish emulsion for many different plants. I even keep a measuring cup by my faucet for measuring it out. I guess some would say that the fish emulsion stinks, but I really don't mind it, because of its pleasant association with my garden. (Beside, I can't smell it right now anyway - I have a cold.)

The frozen soil in my pots is starting to thaw, finally releasing the roots of the plants. My Johnnies are looking rather winter-weary, so today I gave them some "fish." I take the pots that are on the porch off of the porch to water and/or feed them so water doesn't puddle on the porch. Those pots didn't freeze, but, even so, the Johnnies were looking like they could use a boost. And in a week or two, all my Johnnies in their various pots will have brighter leaves and more blooms on the way.

Sorry to hear about your cold. Hope you feel better soon!!
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Fish emulsion? I heard that seaweed is good for the plants but first time of fish emulsion. Googled on it and found a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beatiful pot with pansys you got.
I agree that its nice to walk around the plants and give them water.
I tried fish emulsion once but I guess the cats were attracted to it and scratched in the soil. So I gave up on it. Glad to see that you must not have that problem.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
-Janice
Rihane, I also sometimes use a fertilizer that is a seaweed and fish emulsion mixture. Yes, I love my pots and my pansies/Johnny-Jump-Ups! They are so cheerful in the winter!
ReplyDeleteK - I am gradually getting better - just not fast enough!
ReplyDeleteJanice, Sometimes my cats will sniff around where I have used the "fish," but I haven't really had much problem with them digging in it. Well, not any worse than they already dig in my garden!
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