So long, August!
John (PNW zone 8)
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Comments (32)As I previously wrote my compliments on your beautiful photos of your garden. There's only one thing you could do to improve those photos..put names of flowers along with the photos. It helps in case somebody likes something and wants to use it as inspiration in their own garden. I have heard that different monitors show up colors differently. You look like there's a lot of orange flowers used, but far away, I can't identify the flowers. I'm computer challenged and don't know how to post pictures period so I shouldn't be giving anybody suggestions. It must be very satisfying to look out at all that beauty and know you did it all yourself. Bet you get a lot of visitors that want to tour your gardens. Can you please tell me where you purchased that adorable garden stone/stepping stone?...See MoreThe garden in mid August ( very long and photo heavy)
Comments (10)Granny, Your garden is stunning! What weeds? I love all the colorful flowers and colorful shrubs too. I too have tried to grow Joe Pye weed with no success. My property is just too dry I suppose. I am "pink" with envy. Such a beautiful clump. I hope your health improves soon. It is hard to enjoy anything when you hurt that much. Lucky you to have a DH who helps you though, even if it may not be quite how you like it or would do it. :) It sounds just terrible. I don't have RA, so cannot know how bad that might be, but I do have Osteo arthritis, plus bad circulation and Fibromyalgia. I have been having terrible pain this past week or two for no apparent reason that I can determine. Maybe it is the rainy weather. The Fibromyalgia comes and goes with no apparent rhyme or reason, moving from one part of my body to another. Haven't been able to do any garden work other than drag the hose to water and that was all I could do, especially when having to creep along with a cane. Isn't it frustrating to want to do things and not be able to? How in the world do you take care of that slope? Man! I couldn't. I would end up falling down, a-- over teacups and rolling down the hill! You are a trooper!!! Very beautiful photos of beautiful flowers and home. Gentle ((hugs)) and best wishes for a speedy remission. ~Annie...See MoreAugust Plumie Gatherings/Events in So Cal?
Comments (5)Hello Mark: I'm in the Pasadena area and would luv to meet and learn from other So Cali Plummies! I'm willing to travel, but maybe if there were a more "central" location more would be willing to attend. Thanks for suggesting such a good idea. Gloria...See MoreSoCal sweetheart lychee August 2011 update
Comments (8)Hey Phase, I always look forward to your updates on you Sweetheart Lychee. The leaves on your tree look a little better than mine. This year was a really bad year for the new leaves of my lychee trees. I think the wind has been too strong and most of the new leaves are burnt and curled. As for the top of your tree producing less, I would guess that it is due to the majority of your lychees being pollinated by the wind/gravity as opposed to bees and other pollinating insects assuming you did not attempt to hand pollinate this year. The blooms on the top of your tree could have released its pollen and when the wind blew, the pollen would naturally fall downward due to gravity. If you hand pollinated, the lower branches would be much easier to reach and that would explain why you would have more fruit towards the bottom of the tree. How is your Kaimana doing? Simon...See MoreJohn (PNW zone 8)
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