We did plant a few more seeds this morning, including some "giant" marigolds that I collected seeds from when last at Mom's in October. They aren't really the large head marigolds. They are a variety of the smaller, solid yellow marigolds. I purchased a tray of them at Lowes in the spring when I planted Mom's garden. I was shocked how large the flower heads had gotten over the summer, so I took a handful of seeds and brought them back to FL.
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| "Mom's Marigolds" |
I planted one tray with Osmocote in the soil and one without. Tony constantly battles with me about putting it in with seeds. I tell him " it's time release, it won't hurt a thing" and I believe it helps the seedlings from the get-to. We'll see which tray does better. Also put in some 4 year old mixed color 4 O'clock seeds - not sure they'll germinate, but no harm in trying. We have many pink and yellow, but it'll be nice to start a few others.
I took a few more pictures this morning. I tried to catch some blooms of things I haven't previously posted. Here's this weekend's findings:
Datura (Angel Trumpets)
Brunfelsia Grandiflora
(Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow)
Cosmos "Click"
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| Yellow Four O'Clocks |
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| Burgundy Pansy |
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| The cooler temps have the Poinsettias already "blooming" |
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| Giant Yellow Shrimp Plant |
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| Mixed Zinnia that just started growing by the lanai - thought they'd all be one color from a fallen seed head - but they are all shades! |
ZINNIAS
These are a few new varieties we've planted recently
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| "Pinca" |
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| "Pinca" Beautiful irregular petals - the color depends on the flower's age and the angle and I guess one's own opinion - pink, orange, salmon? Very nice, regardless of what you might call it. |
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"Profusion" -Double White
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A few shots from around the back garden
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| From the lanai across the pool |
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| The lanai looking to the fountain & fish pond |
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| The meadow looking towards the woods - |
