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Datura First Bloom

The plant was grown from a Datura seed mix. It was recently transplanted from a 4 inch pot into the succulent garden.

Pretty sure that it is a Datura metel Belle Blanche. Several years back I grew Datura Belle and the foliage, flower, and fragrance of this plant seems consistent with what I remember. Many Datura have a delicious fragrance in the evening. The Belle has fragrance but it is as annoying for me as some Narcissus.

22 September 2021 8:00 am

Datura Belle

23 September 2021 1:45 pm
Datura Belle

23 September 2021 2:45 pm
Datura Belle

23 September 2021 4:30 pm
Datura Belle

23 September 2021 6:10 pm
Datura Belle

23 September 2021 6:30 pm
Datura Belle

Datura Belle

24 September 2021 8:30 am

Datura Belle

Datura Belle

Datura Belle

Datura Belle

Datura Belle

I started marking my seedlings with clothes pins after the Blue Jay fiasco. I found every stake removed and tossed on the floor of the greenhouse.

Datura Belle

The permanent marker is fading. Next go round I am planning to apply paint to the clothes pins before applying the identification in marker.

Can still see R20 C1. The location of the seedling was Row 20 and Cell 1 of the flat.


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.

Morning Glory Seed Packs

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.

Morning Glories Potted

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.

Morning Glories Potted

The lovely pink flowers will be welcoming in the morning.

Morning Glory Pink

The Morning Glory is growing up a variegated Brugmansia.

Morning Glory Pink

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–

Popcorn Plant 1

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

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3

Third Popcorn Plant August 31

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3

Third Popcorn Plant September 4

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3

Popcorn Plant 3