From The Old Farmer's Almanac.
Late again but hoping the party is still going and there's enough food and drink for the latecomers...
Spent tulip flowers look amazing as they show off their delicate pistils before dropping the remaining petals
Eriostemon philotheca 'Profusion' is just starting to flower now and will look intensely coloured over the next few months as its delicate flowers cover its non-descript limbs
I can't believe I'm taking a photo of a weed! Arum lillies have become a bona fide pest since being introduced to our region nearly 200 years ago - but they do look pretty, don't they?
Since Annie ID'd this plant for me I've now been able to share and enjoy it with more enthusiasm - but now that I know that it's not an Aussie native, it's coming out of the backyard native garden soon.
This is the flower that West Australians are most proud of, Leschenaultia biloba or Blue Leschenaultia. It has the bluest flower and grows to a height of no more than 40cm. Delicious in its native surroundings.
Kalanchoe 'Quicksilver' making it's annual entrance. I'm a growing fan of succulents and their amazing diversity.
While my Tahitian lime has failed in previous seasons to produce much fruit it certainly seems to be making up for it this year. The tree is emblazoned with clusters of flowers like this.
For the shade-lover lovers this azalea is going berserk as it has never done before. Obviously enjoying its location.
The entries are coming in fast and furious for the Gardening Olympics. Approximately 11 hours and 4 minutes left.
This old song is running through my head:
Now the race is on
and here comes pride in the backstretch
Heartaches goin’ to the inside
My tears are holdin’ back
They’re tryin’ not to fall
My hearts out of the runnin’
True love’s scratched for another’s sake
The race is on and it looks like heartaches
and the winner loses all!
Post from: Idaho Gardener
Gardening Olympics are in the final stretch and making a run for the gold
From The Old Farmer's Almanac.
