Couple of questions and some garden pr0n

Couple of questions and some garden pr0n

The former owner of my house decided to kill her lawn, which I applaud because it meant I didn’t have to do it! However, when she did it, she also dug up all the topsoil then laid plastic and wood

Couple of questions and some garden pr0n

Couple of questions and some garden pr0n

The former owner of my house decided to kill her lawn, which I applaud because it meant I didn’t have to do it! However, when she did it, she also dug up all the topsoil then laid plastic and wood

strange worms

strange worms

This thread-like worm is about 6 inches long. There were a ton of them out in my garden yesterday after it rained. They were crawling up into high places and waving about in the wind. Does anyone know what they

strange worms

strange worms

This thread-like worm is about 6 inches long. There were a ton of them out in my garden yesterday after it rained. They were crawling up into high places and waving about in the wind. Does anyone know what they

Problems

Problems

I am having some major problems with some of my plants and hope someone can help! I am in Boston, MA if it helps. I have asiatic lilies that are developing holes in the petals and then slowly dying. I

Problems

Problems

I am having some major problems with some of my plants and hope someone can help! I am in Boston, MA if it helps. I have asiatic lilies that are developing holes in the petals and then slowly dying. I

lemon verbena help!

lemon verbena help!

I’ve had this indoor lemon verbena plant since September-ish, and it has recently been looking a little sad, loosing more leaves than usual and not looking as green. At first, I cast this aside because it’s getting colder outside and

lemon verbena help!

lemon verbena help!

I’ve had this indoor lemon verbena plant since September-ish, and it has recently been looking a little sad, loosing more leaves than usual and not looking as green. At first, I cast this aside because it’s getting colder outside and

plant ID, please

plant ID, please

two plants behind the cut. these are cohabiting in a whiskey barrel. thanks in advance!!

plant ID, please

plant ID, please

two plants behind the cut. these are cohabiting in a whiskey barrel. thanks in advance!!

It only LOOKS like a banana / Bay Laurel questions…

It only LOOKS like a banana / Bay Laurel questions…

Here are a few pics of two of my backyard residents. I picked this up at Buchanan’s Native Plants in Houston three years ago. It was labeled as ‘Bay Laurel,’ but the leaves are huge compared to the little dried

It only LOOKS like a banana / Bay Laurel questions…

It only LOOKS like a banana / Bay Laurel questions…

Here are a few pics of two of my backyard residents. I picked this up at Buchanan’s Native Plants in Houston three years ago. It was labeled as ‘Bay Laurel,’ but the leaves are huge compared to the little dried

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden

All of these lovelies are gifts from the previous gardener. The first is one of the last buds on the climbing rose. Second is a miniature clematis: the petals are only about an inch long, and deep, plummy purple. The

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden

All of these lovelies are gifts from the previous gardener. The first is one of the last buds on the climbing rose. Second is a miniature clematis: the petals are only about an inch long, and deep, plummy purple. The

Helppp!

Helppp!

My kitchen is itty bitty! It’s maximum capacity is 3 people… and if 3 people are in the kitchen, then we’re just standing doing nothing. If I open the dishwasher, I have to stand up against the counter to get

Helppp!

Helppp!

My kitchen is itty bitty! It’s maximum capacity is 3 people… and if 3 people are in the kitchen, then we’re just standing doing nothing. If I open the dishwasher, I have to stand up against the counter to get

plant ID request

plant ID request

howdy folks…i’m hoping you can help me with a plant ID. my partner and i were wandering around the side and backyard this evening, and happened to look at a bush protruding from the neighboring yard. i can honestly say

plant ID request

plant ID request

howdy folks…i’m hoping you can help me with a plant ID. my partner and i were wandering around the side and backyard this evening, and happened to look at a bush protruding from the neighboring yard. i can honestly say

Happy birthday bailey36

Happy birthday bailey36

The bright color of this dahlia reminds me of you; you’ve brightened my day many times.

Happy birthday bailey36

Happy birthday bailey36

The bright color of this dahlia reminds me of you; you’ve brightened my day many times.

More mystery plants!

More mystery plants!

I come to you with Mystery Plants! All my squash are volunteers from the compost heap, but I have some supersweet acorn squash going. And then these started showing their, um, ovaries or whatever. I’ve no idea what it is.

More mystery plants!

More mystery plants!

I come to you with Mystery Plants! All my squash are volunteers from the compost heap, but I have some supersweet acorn squash going. And then these started showing their, um, ovaries or whatever. I’ve no idea what it is.

Need Help Identifying…

Need Help Identifying…

I’m ashamed to say it, but we have lived in our house for two years and are just now getting around to doing anything with the garden area we have in the front of our house. It’s obvious the people

Need Help Identifying…

Need Help Identifying…

I’m ashamed to say it, but we have lived in our house for two years and are just now getting around to doing anything with the garden area we have in the front of our house. It’s obvious the people

flowering dogwood

flowering dogwood

ok, my neighbor’s tree is in bloom, and yet another year is here and my arbor-day FD is still not blooming. the redbud from the same year is blooming. Does my tree have a problem or is it just too

flowering dogwood

flowering dogwood

ok, my neighbor’s tree is in bloom, and yet another year is here and my arbor-day FD is still not blooming. the redbud from the same year is blooming. Does my tree have a problem or is it just too

Orange and white stuff?

Orange and white stuff?

One of my tomatoes has an interesting visitor in its pot. I’m in Central Texas and it’s a cherry tomato in organic soil, if that helps. Thanks =)

Orange and white stuff?

Orange and white stuff?

One of my tomatoes has an interesting visitor in its pot. I’m in Central Texas and it’s a cherry tomato in organic soil, if that helps. Thanks =)

hi!!

hi!!

hey! new here! I should have started this journal when I actually started my garden! But anyway I’m so glad a place like this exists on livejournal! About 3-4 weeks ago ( I will get the exact day soon) I

hi!!

hi!!

hey! new here! I should have started this journal when I actually started my garden! But anyway I’m so glad a place like this exists on livejournal! About 3-4 weeks ago ( I will get the exact day soon) I

ID Help Needed

ID Help Needed

So, sometimes you clear out a weed patch and find something interesting. Unfortunately, I can’t ID any of these guys I let live. If anyone can help, it would be most appreciated. I’m in Northern NJ, zone 6b: This one

ID Help Needed

ID Help Needed

So, sometimes you clear out a weed patch and find something interesting. Unfortunately, I can’t ID any of these guys I let live. If anyone can help, it would be most appreciated. I’m in Northern NJ, zone 6b: This one

The good, the bad, and the tasty!

The good, the bad, and the tasty!

And by that I mean, detrimental vs. beneficial. These guys have been hanging out in groups on one of my tomato plants. I don’t know what they are, or if I should remove them. I’m not having any luck on

The good, the bad, and the tasty!

The good, the bad, and the tasty!

And by that I mean, detrimental vs. beneficial. These guys have been hanging out in groups on one of my tomato plants. I don’t know what they are, or if I should remove them. I’m not having any luck on

Purple passiflora

Purple passiflora

Today’s new bloom at the terrace…

Purple passiflora

Purple passiflora

Today’s new bloom at the terrace…