Thursday, June 25, 2009

Roses In Bloom

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The hot, dry weather doesn't seem to have stopped my roses from blooming. Most of them are still going full swing. Archduke Charles sti...
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Monday, June 22, 2009

Another Couple of Butterfly Magnets

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I don't think I've shown any pictures yet of my red penta. This baby is so bright that the butterflies and hummingbirds just can...
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Torenia

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Do you like pansies? Well, here's a "pansy" for the summer. It's a Torenia. They grow in partial shade very well and ar...
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

It's Four O'clock Somewhere

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The lowly Four O'clock doesn't get much positive press these days. It's just too easy to grow, often becoming quite invasive. Ho...
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Companions and Friends

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I like planting complementary plants together. Some plants just seem to make nice companions. It's fun to experiment and see just what w...

A Few of My Vines

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Some of my annual and tropical vines are really coming into their own in the heat of early summer. Here are some pictures to make your mouth...
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Friday, June 19, 2009

Earthsong

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My Earthsong bush is still going strong in the drought and heat down here. Here are a couple of photos to show just how healthy this plant ...
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Takes a Lickin' and Keeps On Tickin'

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This bright flower is a Tithonia - better known as a Mexican Sunflower. This beauty is nearly indestructible. It takes drought like a cham...
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Stop and Smell the Fruit Loops

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Clerodendrum Bungei ("Cashmere Bouquet") is a plant that is hated by many. It is invasive and thuggish if given the right conditio...
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Something New is Blooming

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There are some new things blooming in my yard this week. Thought my viewers might like seeing these beauties. First up, a cluster of Super ...
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