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It’s Back !! I missed P&B’s Garden Blog !!

Bonnie — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:46:53 +0000

My blog was not working for almost a week and I really missed being able to use it !! I am so grateful that Jennifer thought of this idea for me. I really enjoy it. Thank you Jenn !!

This plant is a Datura or trumpet vine and it had well over 8 blooms today. It opens at dusk. The seeds and leaves are dangerous to humans so we warn all dog owners that come over about this plant. I bought this plant downtown at the Farmer’s Market at the start of spring. It is perennial.

Chinese Wisteria

Bonnie — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:28:08 +0000

Our wisteria is going to have a much bigger place to spread out as soon as Paul finishes the Garden Studio. Should be this weekend….pictures to follow soon.

Snaps

Bonnie — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 03:39:49 +0000

I snapped a picture of these snaps last Saturday before the cold snap. Where did our warm temperatures go? I wish they would snap back soon…..It’s time to garden !!

I love Mums

Bonnie — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:44:08 +0000

Tonight while researching the history of the mum, I learned there was a National Chyrsanthemum Society.

http://www.mums.org/member_info/index.htm

Their Mission is:

The mission of the National Chrysanthemum Society is to: (1) educate by researching, teaching, and disseminating procedures for the propagation and cultivation of the chrysanthemum (2) improve the standard of excellence of the chrysanthemum (3) promote a wider interest in the cultivation of the chrysanthemum (4) encourage a greater use and display of the beautiful blooms of the many cultivars of the chrysanthemum and (5) increase the bonds of fellowship among growers of the chrysanthemum.

and Here is their History:

The National Chrysanthemum Society was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1954. It has members living in nearly all states in the USA and many foreign countries. The Society’s members include chrysanthemum specialists, horticulturists, nurserymen, as well as garden clubs, botanical gardens, universities, and libraries. NCS is primarily for the amateur gardener who enjoys growing chrysanthemums, but also welcomes commercial growers.

So Many Buds to Bloom !! Too Little Time !!

Bonnie — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 02:51:08 +0000

Daylight savings time is over today and we fall back with one more hour of sleep tonight. But there are so many buds left to bloom in the yard and I fear that Old Man Winter is right around the corner. Enjoy every minute of the remaining days of this sweet season because soon the garden will be gone for another year.

Cannas Sweet November Blooms

Bonnie — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:18:59 +0000

This beauty will not stop blooming, it is as lovely as the first day of spring. It continues to produce the most exquisite blooms ever. This November morning, I got to see it for myself. What a lovely day I had.

After the Rain

Bonnie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:24:54 +0000

Although the yard held up well during the 100 degree heat, you can definitely see a difference now that the temperature has dropped below three digits and we got some much needed rain. What a lovely time of year.

Lord Baltimore

Bonnie — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:36:14 +0000

This has been a very hot summer. Tomorrow it will be September 1st and it is still in the 90’s. Our Lord Baltimore Hibiscus was beautiful this year. It bloomed over and over again with huge blooms of red color making our yard a tropical paradise. It was fun to float around in the pool, the few times that we stopped to do so, and watch the large blooms look down at us.

So beautiful.

For Paul

Bonnie — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 22:42:56 +0000

Bird of Paradise

Bonnie — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 01:44:36 +0000

Last year we planted our bird of paradise by the mailbox. We hoped that it would survive our coldest winter ever and it has certainly surprised us with a flurry of repeat blooms this summer. It is hard to believe that such a delicate leaf and beautiful tropical flower can withstand freezing temperatures but we are sure glad that it did. A couple of people have stopped by to ask about this tropical beauty so we hope to see more popping up in the neighborhood.