Batnavel's Blog
Batnavel's Blog
Jul 22, 2008 | 11:13 AM PST
Well I had the day off, and had to go to lowes and walmart to see what they had on clearance. Got some really good looking Petunias, a pretty good size tropical Hibiscus, and one of those pre-assembled container gardens with a little of this and that......all cheap. Did some planting, weeding, trimming etc, and then took some pics. Here they are for your visual stimulation.......
Here are the new Petunias:
My pumpkin......I pulled the vine out today, it was rotting, and there were maggot looking worms penetrating my pumpkins flesh.....I may not grow pumpkins in the future, but I did it, at least once!!
Here are my .37 cent petunias, and my $1 Dahlias in the background:
This is not my new Hibiscus, its the one that had the two distinctly different flowers, well, this is the THIRD distinctly different flower, and this one is a perfect blend of the previous two. Call it grafting, call it cross polination, call it whatever you want, I call it the absolutely beautiful nature that God and Gardeners create:
My Sunflowers, which have become great stalks to tie my tomatoes to:
My Crepe Myrtle on the side of the house, with some weak looking Glads
And finally, another of Gods wonderful and mysterious creations. This beautiful flower popped up next to some Caladiums that I planted this year. There was nothing there before but some grass, and I havent seen this flower anywhere in the neighbor hood. I am sure its not a weed, because its too clean and beautiful. If anyone knows what it is, let me know. I think it probably arrived in the wind, or via a birds foot or something, but I am glad it did, and I hope if forms some sort of seed pod so I can plant it again next year. It is thriving in full shade, with poor soil and minimal water. It looks a lot like a Petunia to me.
Thanx for looking. Have a great day. ^v^
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Jul 22, 2008 | 12:38 PM PST
Looks great! I think your little volunteer is a wild petunia- yep there really is such a thing LOL! |
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Jul 22, 2008 | 12:42 PM PST
That container you've got is amazing! Did you buy it like that or have you got a handy husband? |
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Jul 22, 2008 | 2:02 PM PST
RN, he IS the handy husband. ;) Everything looks great! :) How great to have grown your own pumpkin!!! |
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Jul 22, 2008 | 2:35 PM PST
I am absolutely totally, utterly, completely, intensely, jealous. |
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Jul 22, 2008 | 5:25 PM PST
Ditto Bayou!!! It all looks so beautiful!! I LOVE that massive container. |
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Jul 23, 2008 | 5:37 AM PST
I love your pictures Bat. It's funny how everyone assumes all good gardeners are women. So here is a "great job" from another guy. You all have a great day and happy gardening. Bill Mitchell |
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Jul 23, 2008 | 6:17 AM PST
Thanx for all the comments......and for those who straightened out my gender identity, :) Hope you all have a great day. ^v^ |
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Jul 23, 2008 | 7:54 AM PST
Good looking pumpkin. You do know that crepe myrtle is WAY to close to the building don't you? In the fall you might want to move it before it gets too big. My DH and I are going to find a bright red CM for the back yard. We have one place that really needs something tall and here in SC they are a tried and true plant. Linda B |
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Jul 23, 2008 | 9:46 PM PST
Im going to try to cut that one back and leave it there for another year or two.....there are a few on the block and I am very aware they can get HUGE. I think I am going to add a few more to the yard this year or next,,,they are so pretty when in bloom. ^v^ |
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Jul 27, 2008 | 3:19 PM PST
Everything looks beautiful. Wal-mart has some pretty good deals if you can find them. Happy Gardening:) |
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