I decided to grab my camera early this morning and take a few pictures of my "greenery" about the place. The quality of these pictures is a bit poor, but it is possible to see some of my pride and joy!
This is my strawberry pot that I plant with Begonias every year! They add a lot of color to greet visitors and are just so nice sitting on the porch!
And, this is the hanging basket of Begonias that I so love! The leaves are dark green...The contrast between the leathery leaves and the soft pastel roselike blossoms is stunning. The trees in the background are actually part of my front yard.
And yes, these are some tomatoes on my tomato plant! I watch them like a hawk, awaiting the day when I can *finally* pick that first ripe one! And....................
My gardening "talents" are limited to gardening in five-gallon buckets!!! As much as I enjoy observing my deer friends, I have never succeeded in warding them out of my garden. And so, alas, I have reverted to "portable gardening". Although it is sometimes a challenge, the one BIG advantage is that I can move my plants about, ensuring optimal sunlight! And, before I take leave, there is one more plant I would like to share..........
Yes, this is my mutant Bleeding Heart plant, which has basically overtaken most everything in its path! Thus far, it has pushed aside a hosta, several Columbine plants, and is currently working on a Coneflower. I have committed to breaking up this plant for sure this autumn. It is currently covering almost 5' along the side of the house.
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Love the hanging basket of begonias. I can't grow those...mine always rot off at the dirt or just die. And, baby tomatoes...I only have blossoms! And another plant I can't grow...bleeding hearts! My, I'm envious! ;)
That is one huge bleeding heart! I can't grow them either Denise. I've tried several times and they disappear each year.
HAHA!!!
*That* bleeding heart has quite a *history*...I bought it AGES ago, planting it in the woods in the front yard. You know, one of those "unexpected" plantings. Well, the poor thing nearly died. After about 3 years, I saw this teeny tiny bleeding heart. So, I dug it up and planted it in the plantings on the side of the house!
See...ya just gotta get 'em acclimated!!!!!
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