Friday, September 30, 2011

Amaranthus in Bloom

Amaranthus mixed in among the potatoes and zinnias. This variety is most often called "love lies bleeding."

Saturday, September 24, 2011

Beans: Good and Plenty

My sweet daughter helped me pick this batch. I'll trim them, blanch and then freeze.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Orange-y Red Zinnia

I wish I had planted more of these superstars. Well, next year.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

White Tomato

 I was wondering why this huge tomato wasn't turning red...the tag says it is a Great Northern White tomato. Well, actually light yellow. Very sweet with melon overtones. Hardly any seeds.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Hibiscus

About the size of a salad plate. This is the last showy bloomer each season. Each blossom lasts just one day.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Junkyard Dog...and Cat

My Art in the Park treasure this year...a dog chasing a cat.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Oh. Autumn IS on the Way

The trees know. The first day of autumn comes next week.