I decided to try some vegetables this winter. The rose garden lost its sun because of some nearby overgrown trees. I recently pulled out all the roses but one...which meant I had an area with water. Doug cut back the overgrown trees and with some serious limb dragging to the woodpile by yours truly on Saturday, I have hope for a little harvest.
Yesterday on the left, today, below. Amazing the difference one day can make! Grow green beans gr
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I checked the packages today because I was worried about the nearby peas that have yet to surface. It said 7-10 days for germination on all of them, so I guess these guys are just eager to be up. I only planted 4 days ago! I also planted lettuces and cucumbers.
Tomatoes coming.
And now for some purples!
I bought this hidden lily in the half off section at Walmart a couple of weeks ago. They are supposed to have already finished blooming and will die back for the winter, but then it sent up not one, but two, beautiful blooms. I feel very lucky for that unexpected bonus.
The bay leaves had been very slow in coming. (I've had this plant for two years). It finally looks like I will have plenty for soups and stews when the weather cools down.
The Mexican sage is still extraordinary.
The gilt edge toad lily is such a pretty little thing. I just wish it was bigger. I do love how it self sows!
No birds for my berries yet. I have plenty of gorgeous berries and I even have plenty of birds. I guess I just don't have berry eating birds!
In honor of Halloween, here are the only two oranges I could find. The lantana below grows wild all over the property.
And here are my real oranges. But they won't be ready for another couple of months.
Even the weeds are photogenic today!
3 comments:
I agree, it was all beautiful.
Just beautiful. I bet you love to go out back and just sit there and look at all the beautiful colors around you. I'm envious.
You have such an artistic eye for the beauty in your garden. Thank you for sharing.
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