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.
What used to look like this (above)
now looks like
this!
I pulled up what I had left with roots , place in the ground some plastic fencing, hope it keeps the varmints out
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
puny little moonflower vine. I am hoping it will climb the light post eventually.
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.
5 comments:
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.
Hi Betsy ,
that 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
I 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.
Thank you Hannah - I love gladiolas, they last a good while in water for arrangements.
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