Plenty of mushroom growth. I have to make sure the grandchildren do not get a hold of these.
Seems like the moles are more active this year along with the voles.
now looks like
this!
Japanese beetles love the Hibiscus. So far I have been keeping them off.
Portulaca
I don't think the begonias can be hurt by anything, they always thrive through too much rain, bugs and extreme heat.
few glads blooming
Didn't plant much in the way of veggies this year, I want to next year, but so far the tomatoes I have pulled off have had rot at the base. One reason is too much rain.
cukes here
mums blooming
Well that's about it for now.
That is a wonderful close-up shot of the zinnia. Beautiful! The heat is really taking a toll on my flowers now, too. We have had too much rain, and now the heat and humidity has arrived.
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy ,
ReplyDeletethat your plants so suffer from the rain and even mushrooms growing out of the ground , is very sad . Here in Germany , all gardeners want some rain , because the plants burn and dry up under the baking sun . The climate capers are really extreme !The begonias look very healthy , who are with us but certainly not hardy .
Greetings
Katinka
These pictures are beautiful! It has been so hot here that I'm afraid some of our plants have been fried in the garden. Luckily my tomatoes are in a good spot this year and seem to love it! I would love for you to come for a visit http://www.mybashfullife.com/ Enjoy your week! xoxo Mickey
ReplyDeleteI like your flower arrangement, especially the way the gladiola stems curve, and such a pretty red. Your zinnias are pretty, and the outdoor begonias are amazing! I haven't tried that. We had hot days, then it cooled off but an extended week plus of 90º+ is coming, so I sympathize. I have battles with moles and voles too. I use lava rock in planting holes to protect the roots, it helps. I like your vegetable garden, I am first of all a vegetable grower. No tomatoes yet, but maybe soon. I've been getting cucumbers, squash, and beans mostly, and fruit.
ReplyDeleteThank you Hannah - I love gladiolas, they last a good while in water for arrangements.
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