Reminder--move at end of season

This lovely hosta has been burned by being in too much sun

I will move the day lily from this shaded area and put the hosta here.

August garden scenes

Tomatoes August 1st

The tomatoes, one on each end, a bell pepper in the middle, planted May 5th have done fairly well considering the cool weather we have had.

The little guys are starting to ripen. Wish I could remember what these tomatoes are called.

I am planning BLT'S already.

The pepper plant between the two tomatoes is doing OK considering the size of the tomato plants. Note to self... next year do not cram all into one tight space. There are three peppers so far.

What's Growing August 1st

My little rabbit friend was resting and watching me water the garden. Hosta 'sum substance' is new to the garden.


The Hydrangea is just starting to bloom

Euphorba-Tasmanian Tiger,( below)
was planted July 12th.





The dahlias are vibrant this year . I was wondering if the Elephant's ear (below right) was going to come up this year, it has taken a long time to produce it's leaves. I see two more shoots just to the right of the front leaf.










The Pink/purple Liatris has really taken to it's new home. Last year it was growing in a pot and did not do well at all. I am glad I decided to move it into the garden.


The Calendular has been blooming for quite some time, offering pollen for the many bees.

1st Tomato July 1st 06

This is pretty exciting stuff.

My first Tomato of the season. There are many more flowers on the plant, and I am hoping for a bumper crop.

We are leaving for Juneau on the 3rd so I will be interested to see how much the plant has grown when we get back on the 13th..

I can taste them now on sandwiches, in salads or right out of the garden, Yummm!

What's Blooming June 27th 06

Viola - Tiger Eye

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Osteospermum - Lemon Symphony

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Dianthus - Cherry Magic

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Nasturtium - mix

What's Growing June 23rd 06

The lettuce in the chicken wire surrounded pot is coming along, the nasturtiums are starting to come into full bloom, and the other potted plants are looking healthy.

The fence has kept the rabbits out of my garden this year

The geraniums I wintered over in the basement, did not make it, I won't bother to do that again.

Hosta, swiss chard, dahlias, and begonias

The palm, I place outside every summer

In the background are a couple of tomato plants which seem to like this warm spot up against the carport. I am happy to say the roses are making a comeback after I pruned them way back. They had been neglected for many years and were very tall and leggy. Amazing what some pruning and manure will do for roses.

Tomatoes and Peas

The tomatoes I planted in May are blooming, I can hardly wait for fresh tomatoes.

The few peas I planted in May are doing well. Perhaps I should consider planting more next year.

First Nasturtium Bloom

Planted early May. These definitely will be seen again in my garden next season.

Progress from May thru June

We have had a great growing season so far with plenty of rain and some warm temperatures. It will be getting hotter, soon, I hope

The Nasturtiums are well on their way to forming buds. Planted in May.

My first strawberrys. These were transplanted May from the old wooden planters into a large galvanised tub.

Note to Self: Grow Many More Next Year

My mother always had stock, of all shades, in her garden. I like the soft fragrance and wonderful colors.
This year I have planted just four plants to see how they do, and I am delighted they seem to thrive.
This selection are Vintage Mix.

Junescapes

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Another Treasure

I stopped by the hardware & garden store to buy some fertilizer, and of course had to do a quick cruise through the garden department. This plant caught my eye.

Alternanthera-Purple threadleaf.
The narrow foliage resembles coleus leaves and what caught my eye is the outstanding foliage constrast.

The *rabbit pruned* primroses have done flowering for now and the container was looking rather shabby. The threadleaf should soon fill in the gap and flow over the side. I have put the planter up where the rabbits will not be able to finish the pruning job they started.

I am thinking of replacing the primroses with something else, Hmmmm another trip to the garden center in the near future.