11/24/13

Japanese Garden in Fort Worth

I got to see the turning leaves at the Japanese Garden, a few days ago, before the freezing temps arrived.  It was a beautiful day!

11/01/2013

 

November Rose Bouquet

 

I just picked these roses for my friends.  The Bouquet includes Caldwell Pink, Cinco de Mayo, Belinda's Dream, Graham Thomas, Maggie, Burgundy Iceberg, and Marie Pavie roses.

10/27/13

 

Things are getting a little creepy in Donald's garden!  Must be close to Halloween!

10/23/13

 

 

 

 

Cardoon (Cynara cardunculus)

 

I usually give up trying to grow a plant, if I haven't had success after three tries.  This is my third time growing Cardoon and so far so good!  The blooms of Cynara cardunculus typically don't bloom until their second year.  I'm crossing my fingers because the purple thistle like flowers are spectacular.   

 

 

09/02/13

Sweet Autumn Clematis

I've renamed this vine Sweet Hotter than Hell Clematis, since in Texas it blooms in late August and early September.  The hot  summer sun magnifies its sweet heady fragrance. By the time the part of year it's name for comes around the blooms are pretty much spent.   This Clematis climbs up an arbor in close vicinity to a huge American Beautyberry and an elderly Crepe Myrtle, which both contrast nicely with its pristine white flowers.

08/28/2013

Summer garden bouquet  for AFA

08/05/2013

Celosia

I started growing several varieties of Celosia years ago.  All of the different varieties seem to have morphed into this one type which self seeds every year.  Without fail, I'm guaranteed blooms in the very very hottest time of the year.  That time of the year is now!