Category: gardening

As I was weeding today…

December 9, 2020

As I was weeding today, I noticed these flowers in my garden.

In spring I threw out a packet of meadow seeds and watered them regularly until they emerged. The packet contained mixed seed. Mostly the poppies seem to to be outnumbering everything else. I found an old sunflower that I had kept and edged the plot with its seeds. In hindsight, that was dumb because the sunflowers hide the poppies and all the rest. So in the midst of the garden these had established a home for themselves.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day (FOTD) Challenge

Canna Lilies

December 6, 2020

I tried to grow Canna Lilies once and gave up. They might have been too dry. Last year I planted them in a spot where I couldn’t forget that they existed. They got plenty of water and did very well. I took seed and am growing some more in my glass house. This orange flower with the striking leaves is my favorite this week.

The flower is also very bright and eye catching.

I also have some red ones flowering at the moment. Perhaps I should have separated them. They may be growing too close together. The bronze leaves below are the orange variety. My grape is benefitting from the extra care the Cannas are getting.

Forest Lily Seed Pods

December 3, 2020

A while back I posted a picture of a plant I could not identify. It was a forest lily.

Since then then flower has developed these seed pods. I’ve taken photos over time.

Over time it has developed seeds in the green pods.

I’m not sure how long to leave them before I try to propagate them.

Close up Artichokes

November 29, 2020

While I enjoy eating artichokes, I enjoy their color and shape even more. They grow in my garden visible from the street and passer-bys have been know to enquire as to why I would grow ‘thistles’ in my garden.

What a gorgeous color contrast the red bug and vibrant purple flower.

Even before they reveal the amazing purple, they are striking.

And of course, the bees appreciate them too, hiding deep inside or buzzing around the flowers.

Lovely Lantana

November 27, 2020

I’m almost ashamed to admit that this beautiful flower is a “Weed of National Significance’ in my state and I love it in my garden. It’s classified as a poisonous weed. Personally, I haven’t found it to be invasive, although it is thriving here where mostly it’s a struggle to get plants to survive. It is toxic to animals, but the bees seem to love it – so that’s another plus.

Red Hot Pokers

November 26, 2020

My pokers grow in a garden outside my bedroom window. Usually by Christmas they poke their heads up so I can see them just outside the window. This year they are preparing to bloom, maybe a little earlier due to all the rain that we have had recently. I love watching all the flower gradually reveal itself. The best part is that just about now, when they are starting to bloom, the honey eaters find them and sit on them bobbing around while they feast on the nectar. I’m waiting to catch them in a photo

For Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge (CMMC)