Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Oct 18

I've saved some spring flower photos from Neal in Israel. I like these. Above, an Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) that seems fitting today. Below, a dark hollyhock to attract some critters.

Such great photos!

I think that those hollyhocks would work well behind Eden Brothers Old Rose Dahlia Mix for later in the season. The hollyhocks might re-bloom.

Those are sold as tubers, but also look for flowers you can sow in October for spring bloom at that site. Check your hardiness zone.

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

Somehow, I missed these photos from 40 Miles North back in July:

Today I harvested a couple of my nectarines, and they were fantastic! There are a few still growing on the tree:

My big vine has grapes. My small vine does as well.

I have a few figs growing nine feet in the air:

...and it looks like I will have some blood oranges this year:

Fantastic! The nectarines sound wonderful. Let us know if you got any figs before the critters got them.

Puttering

I found a site where memes are accompanied by recipes:

Modify according to your preferences. An almond and pecan topping sounds nice.

Gardens of The Horde

40 Miles North also sent us some azalea photos:

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

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Week in Review

What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Oct. 11

Any thoughts or questions?

I closed the comments on this post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.

posted by K.T. at 01:26 PM

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