The Black Petunias are still blooming after a little cutting back of the spent flowers . They must like the location and the soil because they have bloomed continually since I planted them the middle of May. They almost look like velvet . It has been a long time since I have been this enthused about a plant. The first two photos were taken today.
And, this next photo was taken in May 2018.
The Yellow Calibrachoa (Million Bells) make a nice accompaniment and contrast with the Black flowers . I did not realize that Calibrachoas are related to Petunias. Thus the same growing requisite which explains why they enjoy living next to each other . Calibrachoa (any color or mixed) have been a favorite of mine, especially in a hanging basket !
And, this is the "Little More". Look - Look - Look .
The Figs are starting to ripen!
And, there are a lot.
And, a lot of them are up very high.
The weather is changing and the garden is beginning to respond to the changes of nature . There are still so many things I want/need to do in the garden before the gardening season is past . But, I have to acknowledge that I am feeling ready to be finished with the garden until next Spring when I will probably be excited to return to nature's surprises.
I am so grateful and very delighted to have wonderful weather temperatures and blue sky's without smoke.
Hope all of you are Safe and Sound.
Mary
Hello, nice to meet you! I'd love to see photos of your home in gold country. I love your black petunias and look forward to seeing more of your garden. Have a happy Autumn! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI am amazed by the black petunias. I have not seen them before and they are beautiful. I had mixed luck with petunias this year. The first batch I purchased from the nursery died within 2 weeks-all of them. I was irritated because I have always had good luck with this local nursery and good luck with petunias in general. When I mentioned it to the owner as I was purchasing marigolds and lobelia (both bullet proof for replacement), he graciously offered to give me a refund which paid for the new flowers. How wonderful the smoke has finally cleared in your area. Yummy looking figs! I look forward to seeing what you will do with them!
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