 I've never been a fan of sedum before, probably because I had never seen them up close when they are in bloom before. I discovered this delightful sedum during a visit to the cemetery and couldn't resist taking a few shots of it. It is definitely going on my list of flowers for my perennial bed for next year.
I'm not sure what variety this is, but I'd love to find the same variety for my garden. If you can identify the variety, please drop me a line. Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING!
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 Wildflowers: Purple Asters by Nannette Richford I added these delightful little purple asters to my garden a few years ago. Quite frankly, I wasn't sure they survived this year, until I discovered them hiding out amidst the foliage of my Golden Glow. What a pleasant surprise to find these bright flowers in bloom as other flowers have faded. Luckily for me, one of the plants has produced vibrant pink flowers, too. I found them growing wild along an old dirt road near my home and transplanted them to my garden several years ago. If you are interested in transplanting wildflowers to your garden, dig them up in the fall and tuck them into the bed about 6 weeks before the ground freezes in your area. This gives the roots time to form before cold weather strikes. They will return in the spring as soon as warm weather arrives. Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING!  Photo by Nannette Richford If you look closely, you can seed the tiny nasturtium seed in the center of this flower. I never gave it a lot of thought before, but I assumed the seed formed after the bloom faded. If you are the ambitious sort, you can gather the seeds (after the petals fall, of course) and replant them next year. If your nasturtiums are a hybrid, the seeds will not produce true to the parent, but you may get some interesting varieties this way. I intend to pick the seeds and save them for next year. Until Next Time . . . Happy Gardening!  Happy Alien Orchid by Butterfly voyages/ Creative Commons via Wikipedia This quirky little orchid is sure to brighten anyone's day looking for all the world like a Happy Alien come down to pay a visit. Don't be fooled. These orchids really exist in the chilly climate at the tip of South America. Some claim they look like colorful penguins - but whether you lean towards aliens or penguins is of little consequence, these flowers will put a smile on your face.
Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING!  Black Krim Tomatoes I was excited to grow Black Krim tomatoes this year in the garden. I had heard that these heirloom tomatoes had exceptional flavor and texture. To be honest with you, I was disappointed. The tomatoes are very mild and not what I expected. I like the kick of acidity in my tomatoes that transforms a sandwich from ordinary to one bursting with flavor. Black Krim doesn't do that for me.
Don't get me wrong. They are good, but I prefer a tomato with a little tartness. I have combined some of my Black Krim tomatoes with my Early Girls for canning and they work well together. I used them in chili base. They Black Krim added some deeper color to the finished sauce and I think their mildness enhanced the flavor. For sandwiches or eating fresh, I wouldn't choose Black Krim. If you like a mild tomato with low acidity Black Krim is worth a try, but don't expect a burst of tart tomato flavor from this tomato. I started mine from seed inside this spring and they germinated well and produced healthy plants. They do tend to be heavy, so if you try Black Krim make sure to stake them well. I didn't have any issues with insects or disease and they began to produce vine-ripe tomatoes in late August. While some of the tomatoes were large tomatoes with several lobes, many were small and well-formed globes that grew in clusters of 6 or 8 tomatoes. I did notice that the stems tended to crack and break easily, but I attribute that to inadequate staking. I'm not sure if I will grow them again next year. Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING! |