Monday, July 14, 2008

GBBD July 2008

The best thing in my garden... The Sweet Granddaughter (and shastas)
Eggplant

Origanum laevigatum "Herrenhausen"
Lemon Verbena

Four O'Clocks


Despite the heat of last week there are still blooms to be found in Davis. Many herbs and vegetables are happy and didn't mind the heat at all...they thrive on it resulting in much of the farm land here being planted in tomatoes and other heat lovers. Trying to keep up with the gardening at the peak growing season, begin the year's canning by putting up jam, as well as visiting with family coming into town and continuing to care for the day care children has resulted in a last minute GBBD post...hopefully to be completed before my son shows up to straighten out an internet hook-up glitch!
So here's what's blooming today in Davis~

Solanum jasminoides
Solanum rantonnetii
White agapanthus
Lemon verbena
Alstroemeria regina
Glossy Abelia
Pelargoniums
Lavendula pinnata bucchii
Lavandula Wings of Night
Geranium Rozanne
Dietes
Plumbago capensis
Anisodontea Elegant Lady
A. Hibiscus Bits
A.Very Cranberry
Pink Pandorea
Star Jasmine
Wisteria
Erodium
Lobelia
Vinca
Allysum
Wax begonias
Shastas
Carnation Evermore
Scabiosa
Blue marguerite
Comet Pink marguerite
Nepeta Walker's Low
Dianthus
Rosa Flower Girl
Abutilon
Society Garlic
Lilium Sorbonne
Lilium auratum virginale
Hollyhock Chaters Double
Gaura
Salvia May Night
Salvia Freisland Pink
Salvia Mulberry Jam
Salvia Dancing Dolls
Salvia Caradonna
Salvia Victoria Blue
Salvia Clary
Salvia greggii Moonlight
Autumn Sage
Vinca
Penstemon Apple Blossom
Hemerocallis Teahouse Tapestry
Hymenocallis narcissiflora
Chamomile
Cardoon
Tomatoes
Peppers
Eggplant
Fennel
Borage
Anise
Anise hyssop
Chives
Oregano
Green beans
Zucchini
Cucumbers

7 comments:

Carol Michel said...

That first picture is so full of cute-ness! I think she is definitely going to be a gardener!

You seem to always have one of the longest list of blooms. Where you are must be perfect for flowers, in spite of the heat and smoke from the fires. Thanks for joining in for bloom day.

Carol, May Dreams Gardens

Cindy, MCOK said...

Leslie, your granddaughter is one sweet little blossom! My daughter's best friend will be here in 10 days with her 2 year old, who is my unofficial granddaughter. I'm sure I'll be sharing pictures with y'all then!

Mr. McGregor's Daughter said...

That's one little girl who'll probably grow up to be a gardener. I love how you captured her wonder at the flower.

Katarina said...

That's an impressive list of blooming plants! How nice!
And that granddaughter of yours is a cutie!
/Katarina
Roses and stuff

Unknown said...

Your lemon verbena flowers! Wow... maybe it's just not warm enough here for ours to do so. But I love the lemon-candy scent of the leaves anyway.

DGD is definitely the prettiest flower in your garden, though, of course. And it's cute that she's already enjoying grandma's daisies.

Cindy, MCOK said...

Leslie, you've been tagged! See my post for details: http://texascottagegarden.blogspot.com/2008/07/very-short-sunday-stroll-lets-play-tag.html

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