This is what I found when I was about to pop this little plant in the garden…
…and found it was somewhat root bound. After I found the condition of the plant, I popped it back in the pot. Needed to dig a larger hole.
Hope it likes its new home.
Category: Gardens
Little Bit of Yellow
Easter and Spring Flowers
Solandra Buds and First Flower of the Season
Passiflora Buds and Flower
Amaryllis Opened Pod
More Pine and Pollen
Popcorn Seedlings
I was pleasantly surprised that I now have corn seedlings. I purchased a package of corn seed for use as part of a Thanksgiving card. Even though I attempted to use the seeds in a card, the seeds were still viable.
I ended up using pumpkin seeds that I harvested in 2011.
The lyrics are from a Thanksgiving song that was popular when I was in elementary school.
Lyrics–Henry Alford, 1810-1871
Music–George J. Elvey, 1816-1893
Botanical Interests offer great seed in gorgeously illustrated packets.
Garden Finds
How was the hole made? An animal?
Nope, it was the location of a large pinecone.
The pinecone was eaten by some type of animal.
Pine Pollen
The first time I have seen pine pollen up close. It fell into the garden during a windy evening. The trees are roughly 40′ tall.
In the four days it has been on the dining room table, it has opened up more. Its pollen is clearly visible.
Another Pollen Find While Looking for A Seed
Unfortunately the Seed is From a Previous Season
It is still beautiful.
Cymbidium Bud and Blooms
Apple Tree–Pink Lady
Power of Plants
A few days ago I looked out the window and noticed the Iris perfectly framed by a dead Brugmansia. The Iris was left over after transplanting. So, I popped it in the ground in its current location, to enjoy it every time I looked out of the window.
Must remove the dead Brugmansia. It was a cutting that struggled through last year.
The Iris was a gift from a relative in the 80s. It started its journey in Pennsylvania; was transported to Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia, San Jose (CA), and finally to the California Central Coast.
Plants have the power to connect us to people, places, and memories.
A Volunteer
