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We've had a few milder days this week, but July was very dry and very HOT in Chicagoland. So that means, water, water, water----WATER!
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Our mailbox planter is doing well, long as we keep pumping water in. Hubby built this holder for all the neighbors, or we would have five different poles standing haphazardly in front of our house.
At least the different mailboxes are in order now and a blend. The tubes are for junk mail, which 'thank heavens' we don't get much of anymore.
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The label on the purple said---Purple Salvia..? but this is what it does.It has been very prolific. The marigolds were supposed to be 1 foot to 2 feet high? hence they were in the middle. Two wave petunias one on each end, have been fabulous!
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Love this fun version---as the designs morph into pinwheels.
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Why is it weeds grow with no water---and regular plants are stunted?
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My pots are getting lush, the dahlias are finally starting to bloom on the right.
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This pot is waiting to explode into dahlias.
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Potato Vine...my go to for lush trails of lime green color.
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Something died on the left or was removed by a squirrel, with no evidence?
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Getting ready to bloom. Impatiens are having issues with the heat and are sparse and droopy.
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Pots under the eaves, get only half day sun, so are doing okay.
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This area holds heat, despite being in shade half the day. The phlox, got huge with the spring rains, and now watering can't keep it happy.
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The pond has one lonely resident frog this year. Mom was here and must have laid eggs and only one survived. She disappeared early in the summer. This little guy is used to us now, and doesn't dart away every time we walk by the pond.
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My herbs on the porch are toughing it out.
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Potted tomatoes have fried roots though, and are yellow and loosing leaves fast.
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Neighbors clematis is treating us to some color over the (long skinny Asian) eggplants, which are happy in the heat and producing like crazy.
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Fledgling Robin nosing in one of my pots.
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This area is in part to total shade all day---so the plants are lush! The sun was so bright though when I took pics.
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Hubby finally getting the lights up we bought last year. having to crawl around his huge tomato plants.
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Luckily he could do some from our walkway.
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Garden is very green, however we've had a few zucchini and beans aren't blossoming yet. Pickles are drying up---we aren't going to get many. Plants that are drowned for two months don't develop deep roots to survive in hot weather. Tomatoes are small, but sweet. Later varieties are holding---large and green, so we just keep watering!
How is your garden doing?
All the opinions and photographs in this blog are my own. I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions, posts or any products shown or anywhere I shop.
All the opinions and photographs in this blog are my own. I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions, posts or any products shown or anywhere I shop.
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Thanks always for visiting.
I will try and respond to every comment and answer every question.
Sharing at these Ad Free blog parties-with ads not in the middle of the blog (I'm going to try and see if this is possible)
Friday Favorites
Finding Silver Pennies Party
Amaze Me Monday
Cooking and Crafting with J&J
Gardens Galore Party
Celebrate Your Story
The Scoop
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Share Your Cup
Home and Garden Thursday
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Thank you for your cooperation, Sandi Magle
Sandi
I am amazed at the garden of my new blog friend! You have so many pretty plants, just what my husband and I want to happen in our new garden over the years. I'll take your word for it that they're stressed due to heat and drought but they're awfully pretty to me. And your multi-mailbox solution is inspired. The mail carrier must love stopping there!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dewena. Actually we have lost so many perennials in the last few years because of stress in the summer and a cycle of mild though freeze/thaw winters. We had no spring flowers this year to speak of. While my Iris lasted maybe less than a week, with the heat. Thanks for stopping, it is always a challenge. Now the Garden is beginning to produce...so we will see what happens there, soon.
DeleteWhat a lovely garden!The petunnias are stunning!Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh, thank-you---the only wave petunias are at the mail boxes. Apparently they love the high temps and our continuous watering. I do deadhead, almost daily!
DeleteSandi, this is my first visit to your blog ~ it is lovely. You have a wonderful collection of plants. This hasn't been the best gardening season. I am in North Central West Virginia, 1 1/2 hrs. south of Pittsburgh. We have had pretty much the same weather as you have had. Lots of rain, then dry and the humidity is dreadful. I had to laugh when you said, "why is it that the weeds grow with no water?" That is certainly true words. My crop should be entered in the state fair. I do love your multi-mailbox solution - so creative and really pretty! Enjoy these days in your garden, we will be complaining of the cold weather too soon. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLOL.... weeds-State Fair, made me howl---blue ribbons galore. Thanks so much for visiting, I love when I make a connection...grins. Have a great week, too.
DeleteI love that mailbox planter! It's beautiful and practical
ReplyDeleteThanks, it really needs a new coat of paint---but sure beats 5 haphazard tilting mailboxes, not to mention trimming around them. Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteOh, I'm so happy to have found you. I love the mailbox planter and all your sweet little cute things and pots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanna. I've been absent a bit from blogging, but am now back into it. I appreciate your visits! Sandi
DeleteWow, the mailbox planter is fabulous. Your neighbors should be appreciative and I am sure they are. I enjoyed my visit with you and seeing all your lovely flowers. We have had hot days and high humidities. Thanks for sharing at Gardens Galore!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your site so much, I joined. Thanks for your wonderful comments. I think the happiest person is our mailman---who can easily reach them all, now.
ReplyDeleteWell my friend, I think your garden is looking pretty fabulous! Love the mailbox planter!! It has been super hot here and my annual pots are struggling. I've even had a few plants die. Looking forward to cooler temps! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Hi Sandi, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you at SYC. tomorrow.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
OOH, Thank you!!!, Jann.
DeleteSandi, I picked up your blog site from Jann. I love the gardening. I do containers too. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! We have slugs---so containers really help---either that or have to spread tons of stuff to keep them at bay. Late in the season I can move them around!
DeleteThanks so much! We have slugs---so containers really help---either that or have to spread tons of stuff to keep them at bay. Late in the season I can move them around!
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