I have that plant. Without going through a search for the proper name, I will just say I call mine Purple Heart.
Gardengirl, Did you see the thread about fatbaldguy losing his dog just recently? :'( Karma posted a great picture of a "dog" cloud that you...
It looks like the verbascum that grows wild here. Can be sort of pretty (in a weedy sort of way)along the roadsides in the country. Be glad its...
Gardengirl, :'( so sorry. I have a lump in my throat, because I know how sad it is to lose a wonderful pet.
Ginger is a an observant girl. So... did the snake stay up in the tree? Ugh, snakes creep me out!
Oh gosh, I'm so sorry you lost your dog. :'( I hope you feel better. It is so hard to lose pets, we just get to love em such a short while.
I always use the systemic for all plants coming indoors after their summer vacation. Guess it's about time to start thinking about doing that....
That must be fun to see! This is the time of year that they are on their migratory path through our area. I keep my eyes pealed to see them too....
Happy day all. No work for me yet because we had a thunder shower arrive early this morning, now it's a gentle rain falling So far, almost 2...
Well Sjoerd, you've started my mouth to watering. Your produce lokks so delicious. Glad you did harvest some corn, it looks great. This from a...
Philip, We have always given our dogs a steak dinner for their birthday. Just one of the many reasons why they stick around so long, to be...
Wow! I really enjoyed seeing these beauties! I especially like the orange rose, gorgeous!
Hi Carolyn, I have that same Hibiscus this year. It is a tropical, and has the most beautiful yellow blooms! I found mine at a plant stand this...
So pretty Gail! If I were a Pipevine Swallowtail, I would definitely visit your garden :stew2:
I run across the Argiope spiders frequently. They are big and pretty... not that I like spiders... but you have to respect them doing their thing...
Well thats good B, she is your garden friend. Does she eat pests? I suppose I could get used to having her around... but spiders are so very...
Toni, Condolences on all your plants that are now in plant heaven. :'( I lost a Lavender too, it just dried up and shriveled away. I lost a...
OK, I wish the worst of the summer drought is over for you... It gets depressing when it's so dry for such a long period of time and you probably...
Sjoerd, The market was a great way to spend time while the garden dries out ( and grows weeds for you to pull :lol: ) the items you brought home...
Dooley, I sure hope the tests come back with good reports for you. Sounds like a lot of travel time and that can be exhausting. Drive safely, and...
