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Magical Morning Glories~ 12 Aug 2013 | 11:26 pm
This is the time of the summer when the spectacular Morning Glories have reached their zenith, climbing almost any vertical surface at a surprising growth rate of up to inches a day. In direct contras...
Amaryllis Belladonna 3 Aug 2013 | 09:36 pm
The lovely Amaryllis Belladonna has made her arrival at the garden party this week. Commonly called ‘Naked Ladies they appear from a leafless base and are also called ‘Surprise Flowers’ for their over...
The Magnificent Mimosa 3 Aug 2013 | 12:37 am
The lovely Mimosa has begun to bloom. As the sweet scent of their flowers fills the air, we can enjoy both their fragrance and the gentle shade provided by ...
Purple Martins and Mosquitoes 16 Jul 2013 | 08:26 pm
The rain and cooler weather have been such a lovely respite from out usual July. Last week we were sweltering, the soil had been transformed by the dry heat into powdered dust, and there seemed that n...
In the Garden and More: Crepe and Crape Myrtle... one and the same. 9 Jul 2013 | 08:52 pm
In the Garden and More: Crepe and Crape Myrtle... one and the same. summer blooming, drought tolerant, gorgeous flowers, likes it hot http://www.gardening4us.com
Crepe and Crape Myrtle... one and the same. 9 Jul 2013 | 07:22 pm
As the summer heats up and mirages appear on distant roadways only to disappear as one approaches, it is time for the dazzling Crepe (or Crape) Myrtle to begin her show. This gorgeous shrub will begin...
The Year of the Frog 2 Jul 2013 | 12:06 am
We have the rain to thank for the resurgence of the frogs with every kind from jumpers to bull frogs seemingly everywhere this year. The last time they were seen in such great numbers was 1993 when th...
Fireflies and Summer Nights 25 Jun 2013 | 02:19 am
The Super Moon, visible in the night sky this week is absolutely sensational, lighting the landscape making objects appear lovely and luminous. Our days may have become exceptionally hot but we are al...
Mushrooms and Grasshoppers... the odd couple 19 Jun 2013 | 12:44 am
With the weather of late we are seeing strange occurrences in the garden. For perhaps the first time in many years we have an odd assortment of mushrooms appearing everywhere. It seems that every flow...
Poisonous Plant Makes Political News 10 Jun 2013 | 09:51 pm
Photo of a Castor Bean in Full Bloom~ Letters laced with toxic ricin were reportedly mailed to government officials several weeks ago placing plants at the top of the political news. Ricin is made fr...
