The loss of Passiflora flowers is worth it to see the lovely Gulf Fritillary butterflies.
An Intact Flower
Author: NLS
Morning Glories
I purchased packets of Morning Glory seed at the local Dollar Tree in 2018. The packets have basic information with common names, not proper botanical names. Not a lot of seed in a packet but good success.
I planted Morning Glories this year from harvested seed. Have already harvested loads of seed this season. Some planted in the gardens, some in pots.
I wrapped seed harvested 8/21 in damp paper towel and placed the lot in a small open plastic bag. On 8/26 I potted them and placed them in a sunny window.
The pot is in now the kitchen. Hope that it will enjoy climbing the ornaments and wrap its tendrils around the garland and valance eyelets.
The lovely pink flowers will be welcoming in the morning.
The Morning Glory is growing up a variegated Brugmansia.
Had hoped the plant would grow up the double white Brugmansia, instead climbed the Dietes.
Currently growing American Seed: Basil (Genovese), Italian Parsley, Carrot (Red cored Chantenay), Peas, Yellow Bush (Cherokee) Beans, and Kale (Dwarf Blue Curled).
Most of the produce will be snacks for my two house rabbits.
At four packets of seed 25¢ each, definitely an amazing bargain.
Popcorn
I purchased popcorn seed for a Thanksgiving card. Had a few seeds left over so I decided to plant them. The result was three plants. Two of the plants were infested with insects. One died, the other looks like this–
Will there be a few kernels of popcorn?
The third plant was slow to grow. I kept it protected in the greenhouse. Recently potted it up.
Third Popcorn Plant August 30
Third Popcorn Plant August 31
Third Popcorn Plant September 4
Largus californicus
All Tucked In
Activity
Transformation
When I went back to check on the progress of the transformation, a lizard ran out of the area. No insect to be found. Did it run off? Or…?
Adult
Borage–First Flower
August 3 AM–Many of Borage Plants Were Eaten
August 28 AM
August 31 AM
September 1 AM
September 2 AM
September 4 PM Plant 1 Update
Plant 2 First Flower
Botanical Interests Borage Seed
Largus californicus
Cactus Growths
Cactus Gift Posted 2021 May 31
After bloom, potted, and placed in a sunny location in the garden.
Recently noticed five growths on the leaf. It will be fun to watch them evolve.
Succulent Plant with Bud
2019 March 9
The plant was purchased from Farm Supply for fifty cents.
Bean Plant
2021 May 27 Bean Found in Pot
The bean was found in the same pot that it had been a volunteer in 2020. It is from bean seeds purchased from neighborhood kids for twenty-five cents in 2019.
2021 August 19
The plant is growing so tall, I started wrapping it around the six foot bamboo stake.
Halved Leaf
Leaf Found on Driveway
