It is hot and dry. Very hot and very dry. It is the norm for September. I am watering but the plants inevitably wither in these conditions. I do have some bright spot photos to show you.
As is my custom, I will join Six On Saturday to share my blog. Our host is Jim Stephens. Gardeners from around the globe share 6 photos of what’s happening in their gardens this week. Come see the photos or check out the rules on the website and post 6 of your own.
It is breezy today which I am going to blame for the fuzzy nature of some of my photos.
1. Roselle
The Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) will soon be ready for harvest. The leaves when dried in the oven can be brewed in a fragrant and delicious tea. With some added ginger it is even more of a treat.
2. Biquinho Pepper
These little colorful peppers can be easily harvested, washed and sealed in a brine. They are ready quickly and make a tasty, crunchy treat.
3. Agastache
Hummingbird mint, as it is sometimes called, is a hardy perennial. This variety may be ‘Pink Pearly’. The hummingbirds do love it.
4. Dragon Wing Begonia
This has been very successful for me. It can look a little bedraggled now but it will rejuvenate in the milder fall conditions that are soon coming. I wll overwinter it as usual and use it for cuttings for next year’s planters and window boxes.
5. Paper Wasp
The red paper wasp is a frequent visitor in my yard. It is mild mannered. Here it sits on the leaf of ginger lily (Hedychium sp). The red paper wasp is Polistes sp. It is hunting for prey to take back to the larvae in the nest.
6. Western Honey Bee
Seeing honey bees in my yard is uncommon. This plant is mountain mint (Pycnanthemum sp). It is a native that thrives at the edges of my yard. The honey bees are very attracted to it.
Next week, the forecast is for some cooling and some rain. It will be much appreciated.
Happy Gardening !!
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