July Slideshow
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Black eyed susans "Indian Summer"
July gets off with a bang with the bright colors of black-eyed susans. Here is the annual "Indian Summer"....
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Black eyed susans "Goldsturm"
And here are the perennial "Goldstrum", beloved by goldfinches.
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Black eyed susans "Prarie Sun"
All black eyed susans share the same family traits - tough, independent, long-lasting and beautiful.
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Front garden makeover - before
The makeover of the front garden continued with installation of wood chip access paths....
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Front garden makeover - after
...and perennials both new and shifted from other parts of the garden including Japanese painted fern, astilbe and coral bells.
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Side garden in July
The side garden came into full glory with phlox, purple coneflower and Stargazer lilies, to the delight of bees, hummingbirds and gardener.
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Oriental lily "Stargazer"
The "Stargazers" were especially tall and lush this year. I wouldn't garden without them.
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Japanese beetles.
The scrouge of the mid-summer garden, the Japanese beetles were especially bad this year. Die beetles die.
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Cutting garden in July
The cutting garden is in full swing now with annuals, lilies and vegies coming on strong.
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Zinnia
The very definition of "summer", the carnival-colored zinnias were late, but are starting to come on strong.
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Zinnia
The Benary's are perfect for cutting - long stems, clear, brilliant colors, easy-to-grow.
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Small bouquet
Here's proof that small can be beautiful - blue salvia, border vinca, purple spider flower and an eustoma make a charming bouquet.
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Dahlias
The cool temps slowed but didn't stop the dahlias; typical of drama queens they don't want to miss out on the party.