After being back at the ancestorial home, it has given me a chance to play back in the dirt and get back into gardening again. With my little pied de terre, the only thing I could do was potter with a few potted plants on the front entrance stoop. Since the pandemic, and during it, I had time to toil... it's been fun getting the gardens back in order, and then moving back much later.... the garden has had over a year. And all the laboring is paying off. The back garden went bonkers this summer. From the roses to the salvia.
Desdemona White
Can't keep up with the dead heading of the roses and the knockout roses.
Vanassa Bell
The Coneflower did very well, and I even split them and started another coneflower bed.
Soaking in the rays
The potted garden by the back door did very well. The potato vines is going crazy!
I added 4 strands of festival lights in the backyard this season hanging from the house to a tree. The extra strand a weaved into the potted garden area and it turned out great. Adds some nice light without the bright porch light or attracting bugs at night. Makes for a nice sit at night.
Some sweet Italian Basil. Smells wonderful and taste great. I had never seen it flower before. I may try a herb garden next summer.
The smoke tree in bloom
As a regular reader will tell you, I'm no fan of toad or frogs. So, it was with much puzzlement that a came across what I believe a Eastern toad. We have no water source nearby like a stream or pond, except for our three birdbaths, so not sure where he came from. And that I got this close to it is a miracle itself. I had to explain to him to make sure to keep hi distance and we'll get along fine.
I had noted yesterday as to what and where I planted things. Next year I want to double up on Fushia, delphinium and dahlias. And add in more lavender and Russian sage. Today we have my uncle, and some cousins and two good friends of the clan coming for a small cook out. I have grilled romaine, zucchini and squash planned with salmon and tofu for the vegetarians.
Happy Labor Day
