That is leaf edema most likely from all the rain unless you have also been over-watering. You may find similar 'blisters' on the stem. No big deal and will go away once the soil moisture levels return to normal. Please understand that what is called phosphorous deficiency doesn't mean there is insufficient phos. in the soil - that would be very rare indeed. It just means the plant is having difficulty absorbing the phos. from the soil. As I mentioned above the Tomato forum is filled right now with posts about the many weather-caused problems with plants. All any of us can do is wait for the weather to settle. Dave PS: just noticed - what is all the plastic in your photos? and the holes in it? is it background or under the plants? Doesn't look like much soil there. Is all that plastic holding water?

Felix- Since it has no sulcus, it's not any kind of Phyllostachys. And because of the large number of branches, I'm thinking it may be some kind of bambusa, but not necessarily Bambusa lako -- a tropical black bamboo -- because of the proportions of the leaves (although I've been wrong before!). The culms of B. lako come up green and turn black with age, but retain green stripes. This species is only hardy to about 25F and would likely suffer damage to the leaves and culms at or somewhat above freezing. Have the culms ever changed color for you or do they die off each winter before they've had a chance? For comparison to your plant, here are some pictures of B. lako...see what you think. Here is a link that might be useful: B. lako

There is nothing wrong with the plant. It has to do with cold and erratic temps. When the weather regulates the color will return to normal. If you ever noticed geraniums that have been put out too early they do this too. But when the weather regulates they quickly go back to normal. Don't sweat it.

You are all so great to stick with me on this project. The backsplash is the chickadees, not the bunnies...although one small one might make an appearance. I like ML's idea about putting it where I trim the carrots and cabbage! LOL The piano was inspired by the idea that a friend might have to find a home for hers...which didn't happen, so I'm starting to have second thoughts about that. It looks wonderrful in the plan, but as Nancy points out...may not work well in real life, especially in the sunroom. Also found out the idea of taking the wall down between the kitchen/dining room and making it one big space may not work, either. Some concern that changing the dining room into the kitchen will alter memories too much...and I can understand that. While it is our house, when you're dealing with family homes, I believe some consideration of everyone's input is important. In the end, we'll build what we want and what suits our lifestyles, but this is a relevant point. As I've mentioned earlier, a bit of local history in that dining room...so not unrealistic that maybe I should leave that as the dining room and put the kitchen behind it (as it is now). So, this has trashed my overall plan a bit, but growth is all about taking the best of what you have and letting go of what isn't/doesn't work, right? So, I've been trying to make lemonade out of lemons (love that phrase) and gone back to an earlier layout. I changed the kitchen just a bit, to reflect my growing admiration for Laura Calder's kitchen (French Cooking at Home). I adore her prep area...seriously, it's my favorite kitchen and I really need more space. Somehow, I didn't make that a big priority before, but after watching a bit of a marathon over the weekend, I really want to have a huge prep space. As ML keeps reminding me, there needs to be plenty of space to do the projects and recipes that one needs to do on a farm :) While I love the big sunroom, I really have always wanted the wood stove in the kitchen (very farm like) so I thought this would be the time to make that change. It leaves me a much smaller sunroom, but stil big enough for a few wicker chairs and an ottoman, space for a star jasmine or two, maybe a small orange tree...and doors to keep the kitties out, so they don't chew on my plants! LOL Also, I really want two bathrooms downstairs. Being on a farm, when there's a plumbing problem, you really need a back up. Since we may not finish the upstairs right away, I put the master bath back into the the plan. I think this made my husband very happy, so I should have done this before. So, here's the plan, with a window seat in the dining room, with shelves on both sides...for dishes, books, etc. Also has more bookshelves in the living room and a nice long one in the kitchen, against the stair wall. The fridge and double ovens are on one wall (very Laura Calder) witht the microwave on the shelf, in between. The sink is under five feet of windows (with the farm sink on the other side, in the laundry room) and there are upper cabinets above the rest of that counterspace. The cooktop is in the island, with a vent and maybe pot rack above (need a few copper pots) and all that lovely prep space. I want to have the prep space be wood, with the other countertops (including on both sides of the cooktop) be the honed granite. The storage area under the prep area (sink side) will be 18" deep, with plenty of room for stools on the other side. I wanted something a big shallower, than the standard 24" deep base cabinets, so it's easier to reach smaller items, like mixing bowls, cake pans, the hand mixer, etc. The wood stove is in the corner with a small table and chairs in the other corner. So, there you have it, my "Plan B" with a few modifications. Don't know if I've posted this before, but I think it will work well and keep the dining room intact. Also, let me get a much better kitchen (IMHO) than the one in the other plan. All the same finishes in the kitchen, including the vinyl 'brick' floors, which will also be in the sunroom, laundry and mud room. Thanks for all your help and please let me know what you really think. I don't want to bother Summerfield, again, until I know this plan will work :)