So, a while back, I got this idea to grow some plants. Not just any plants, but ones that could shoot up real tall. I mean, who doesn’t like a bit of greenery, right? And the taller, the better, I thought. It was a bit of a wild idea, but hey, I was all in.
I started with Morning Glory. I’d heard these guys are like the Usain Bolt of the plant world. I planted the seeds and waited. And waited. It takes them about 120 days to grow from a tiny seed into a full-blown plant with flowers. I did some reading, turns out these plants need a lot of nitrogen, which is like their superfood. It helps them grow fast, and boy, did they grow.
- Planted Morning Glory seeds.
- Waited for what felt like forever (120 days, to be exact).
- Learned about nitrogen and its role in plant growth.
Next up, I tried Arborvitae. Now, these are more like shrubs, not exactly what you’d call “tall plants”, but I was curious. They’re not as needy as the Morning Glory. Just needed some well-drained soil and not too much water. I planted them in a drier spot in my garden, and they did their thing. They didn’t shoot up like the Morning Glories, but they grew steadily, adding a nice touch of green to the yard.
- Planted Arborvitae in a dry, well-drained area.
- Observed their steady growth.
Then there was the Canary Vine. This one was a bit of a show-off. Beautiful, climbing plant with these bright yellow flowers. Looked like little canaries, hence the name, I guess. I planted it near a trellis, and it just took off. Climbed all over it, showing off its yellow blooms. It was quite a sight, I gotta say.
- Planted Canary Vine near a trellis.
- Watched it climb and bloom.
The Results
So, what did I achieve? A garden with a mix of plants, some tall, some not so much. The Morning Glories were the stars, growing tall and fast. The Arborvitae added a nice, steady presence. And the Canary Vine? Well, it was the life of the party, climbing and showing off its colors. It was a fun experiment, and I learned a lot about plants and how they grow. Plus, my garden looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself.
And that was that, my little adventure in growing “plants tall.” It was a bit of work, a lot of waiting, and a whole lot of learning. But in the end, I had a garden that was a bit more lively, a bit more colorful, and definitely a bit taller.
