Picture Time ...

The first tulips of the year ... over-stuffing the container really worked well. I can't wait to pick the bulbs for next year.

Our little patch of grass in the back - now stuffed with tomatoes, pepper, hollyhock, some squash (hopefully), and more (all grown from seed).

Still making the most of that 'backyard' with one of my new favorite flowers - Blue Butterfly Delphinium; one of my old favorites - Dahlias; and some gerber daisies (the last two not only look pretty, but support the Susan Komen fund as well).

Hanging basket with double petunias and begonia (with a little coleus and portulaca hiding there somewhere). All of these plants were grown from seed - I'm still thrilled about the begonia.

A better shot of the begonia - what a beauty.

First Post ...

Just got back from an extended Memorial Day weekend away and am happy the plants made it through relatively unscathed. It seems the grasshoppers or something are munching holes in the bougainvillea and aster leaves, but hopefully I can find some kind of remedy for the problem. The first Begonia Non-stop Mocca flower bloomed and boy was it impressive. This was my first begonia grown from seed and I am pretty happy so far. The first balloon flower blossom is growing through the bird netting over the blueberry plants and the lupine is setting seed (which I can hopefully collect for next year) :) Pics to come soon.