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[bulldurham]

From the Garden Today
Nikon Z50, 16-50 3.4-5.6 "kit" lens
For a mirrorless entry level camera, this is a winner. Still have a few settings to lock in, but it's fun while my Z8 gets a new lens mount.

 

[jeffashman]

Hah! Well, this past Saturday was the first opportunity I've had to actually get my garden ready, due to my not wanting to plant anything that would die during the two weeks we were away from home. I planted a couple of Lantana in the memorial planter, and a couple of Butterfly Plants in another planter. Went out today, and something just doesn't look right with one of the Butterly Plants.

jun29202306 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

jun29202307 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

Do Butterfly Plants produce caterpillars first, and then those turn into butterflies? Except I'm pretty sure this guy turns into a Hawk Moth...

 

[bulldurham]

A Few More From the Garden This Morning - Too hot to shoot any other time of the day.

 

[SquarePeg]

A Few More From the Garden This Morning - Too hot to shoot any other time of the day.

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I don’t know how you stand the heat. I’m way up here and can only shoot in the morning or early evening.

Those are very tropical looking. What are they?

 

[SquarePeg]

Not sure if I mentioned that the Arctic Blast weekend all. But killed off my gorgeous 10’ bright red crepe myrtle. It was an anchor in my side garden and a huge attraction to the bees.

It had some small growth at the base this year but it took 10+ years to get to 10’ since it’s really not meant for this zone, so I decided to dig it up and replace it with an Ivory Silk Lilac. After seeing (and smelling!) one this year I fell in love. They had none at our local nurseries. The best I could find was a bare root 5-6’ tree online. Took a chance and ordered it. It came today and roots are soaking now waiting to be planted this afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised at the size and how healthy my new stick looked right out of the box. It has lots of budding and even one tiny leaf.

 

[jeffashman]

Not sure if I mentioned that the Arctic Blast weekend all. But killed off my gorgeous 10’ bright red crepe myrtle. It was an anchor in my side garden and a huge attraction to the bees.

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It had some small growth at the base this year but it took 10+ years to get to 10’ since it’s really not meant for this zone, so I decided to dig it up and replace it with an Ivory Silk Lilac. After seeing (and smelling!) one this year I fell in love. They had none at our local nurseries. The best I could find was a bare root 5-6’ tree online. Took a chance and ordered it. It came today and roots are soaking now waiting to be planted this afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised at the size and how healthy my new stick looked right out of the box. It has lots of budding and even one tiny leaf.

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My granddaughters wanted me to plant a Lilac after encountering one near Bryce Canyon City. I did a quick check and unfortunately they would not last in the heat we have here. Crepe Myrtles on the other hand, grow wild, and we have to keep on top of them to stop them from spreading everywhere. I'm planning on adding a couple of crimson crepes to the back yard this coming Autumn.

 

[bulldurham]

I don’t know how you stand the heat. I’m way up here and can only shoot in the morning or early evening.

Those are very tropical looking. What are they?

With the heat index, it's right at 112 today. The yellow flower is a Bulbine, and the magenta one is a ground cover variety of a Mimosa.

 

[SquarePeg]

My granddaughters wanted me to plant a Lilac after encountering one near Bryce Canyon City. I did a quick check and unfortunately they would not last in the heat we have here. Crepe Myrtles on the other hand, grow wild, and we have to keep on top of them to stop them from spreading everywhere. I'm planning on adding a couple of crimson crepes to the back yard this coming Autumn.

The one in my pic is a Red Rocket. It had beautiful dark reddish purple foliage and then the red blooms would last for most of the summer.

 

[terri]

A Few More From the Garden This Morning - Too hot to shoot any other time of the day.

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Some kind of bee balm for #s 1 and 3? I've planted a couple but they're small, and I'm not sure I'll get anything this season.

What are the other two shots of?

 

[terri]

With the heat index, it's right at 112 today. The yellow flower is a Bulbine, and the magenta one is a ground cover variety of a Mimosa.

Oh, I overlooked this reply. Sorry! Thanks!

 

[SquarePeg]

@terri

Hummingbirds love the Jacob Cline tall red bee balm if you can find it out there. I planted this last summer and it really took off this year. I have some in the butterfly garden that’s been there longer but not as tall. I read you should Chelsea chop these so they bush out but I didn’t have the heart to do it this year. Next year I plan to pinch some and let others be to maybe have two waves of blooms. Last year I dead headed the short purple monardna and it rebloomed in fall.

 

[terri]

@terri

Hummingbirds love the Jacob Cline tall red bee balm if you can find it out there. I planted this last summer and it really took off this year. I have some in the butterfly garden that’s been there longer but not as tall. I read you should Chelsea chop these so they bush out but I didn’t have the heart to do it this year. Next year I plan to pinch some and let others be to maybe have two waves of blooms. Last year I dead headed the short purple monardna and it rebloomed in fall.

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Looks like you have a good, sunny location for your pollinator garden. That bee balm looks great! My best area gets some full morning sun, the rest is dappled shade - so I have to look for things like milkweed and bee balm that will bloom in those conditions.

I deadheaded the "Sugar Buzz Blue Moon" when I got it mail order. No one locally had it, despite being native. The blooms were spent. It's doing well enough, just standing tall and green, but so far no evidence of any more blooms. This is supposedly a shade-tolerant variety, so maybe next year.

Still waiting to see what the swamp milkweed will do, and the Gateway Joe Pye Weed.

 

[Photo Lady]

Around the farm

 

[SquarePeg]

Looks like you have a good, sunny location for your pollinator garden. That bee balm looks great! My best area gets some full morning sun, the rest is dappled shade - so I have to look for things like milkweed and bee balm that will bloom in those conditions.

I deadheaded the "Sugar Buzz Blue Moon" when I got it mail order. No one locally had it, despite being native. The blooms were spent. It's doing well enough, just standing tall and green, but so far no evidence of any more blooms. This is supposedly a shade-tolerant variety, so maybe next year.

Still waiting to see what the swamp milkweed will do, and the Gateway Joe Pye Weed.

sounds like a great variety! I love the Joe Pye. So pretty.

 

[terri]

I'm really interested in seeing how the Joe pye weed performs! I have three lined up in the side yard. They all look healthy but only one appears like it will bloom.

More plant ID help? This picture is from my mom's little back yard at her former condo. She doesn't recall the name of it.

Any ideas?