Tag: begonia

Mid Summer 26 July 2024

I am proud of the progress in my garden this year. After a lot of hard work, it is at a stage that I can really enjoy it. As much as possible, I have tried to listen to the garden rather than trying to force it to do my will. It reminds me to treat life in the same way. Be patient. Be tolerant. Enjoy.

The garden is in such good shape for this time of the year. The temperatures have moderated and the rainfall is adequate. Summer tasks are now routine. I am deadheading perennials and some weeding which is much less this year as the perennials have filled in the open space.

As usual, I will be posting on the Six on Saturday group. The routine is to post 6 photos of the day or of recent vintage. Gardeners from around the world join. Come visit. Take 6 of your own and join us. The rules are easy.

Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk. Jim Stephens is our host.

Rudbeckia triloba
Dragon Wing Begonia
Coreopsis “Tickseed”

The brown eyed Susan is a favorite in my garden. It reseeds and has just begun blooming so it is a welcome addition to the blooming plants.

The Dragon Wing Begonia will display well until frost.

The Coreopsis is a self seeder and can be a little pushy but I forgive it since it is so charming.

Caladium
Dahlia
Rainbow Promise

I have shown you this Caladium before but they are in rare form this year.

The Dahlia attracts the pollinators. I started these from seed several years ago and they are acting like hardy perennials.

I had to show you this double rainbow that appeared yesterday evening as we were coming out of a restaurant after dinner.

Happy Gardening!

March is a Lion 1 March 2024

Growing up, my mother announced the character of March as coming in as a lion or a lamb and going out as the other. It would be interesting to know if this sounds familiar to you. This year, it is a lion here in the American South albeit a small one. It has been breezy and rainy today but spring’s promise does not disappoint.

There are an abundance of blooms to report today. So let’s get on with the show.

If you love spring, come join our group on Saturday morning. There should be an exuberance of offerings. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk/page/2/

Camellia japonica “Sea Foam”

This is the star for this week. It is the delicate, regal and magnificent Camellia japonica “Sea Foam”. In the last week, the plant has more than a dozen new blooms. It is still a young plant, so I am expecting many more.

Camellia japonica
Camellia japonica
Camellia japonica

There is an abundance of red camellias to report. The only one I can name for you is the “Professor Charles Sargent” which is on the right.

Asparagus Fern
Quince “Toyo-Nishiki”
Kerria japonica
Begonia “Dragon’s Wing”

The asparagus fern has awakened from its winter sleep and is sporting a beautiful lime green gown.

The quince which I submitted a week or two ago is now displaying many blooms. I moved this plant last year and seems to prefer the morning sun location where it lives now.

The Kerria or Japanese rose has such a beautiful bloom. It is a leggy plant with long arching stems but the blooms make it stand out.

I am premature in showing you the begonia. It survives in my cold frame. Soon, I will take cuttings and prepare them for planting in window boxes. If it succeeds, this will be the fourth year in a row for this plant.

Don’t forget to join us tomorrow. Jim Stephens does such a good job of hosting us.

Happy Gardening!