End of the Month View May 2013

May 31 - June 1, 2013

To put first things first, my garden helper says, "Hi"
Now that the Kerria Japonica has finished its bloom time,
I pruned it back to reclaim this path at the end of the house.

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Trees:

Catalpa trees are native to the southern United States, the Carribean, and East Asia

The name comes from the Catawba tribe of American Indians.

It is a tall tree absolutely covered with showy blooms in mid to late Spring.

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If all goes well, we will have pears this Autumn.

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There are tiny apples beginning to form, too.

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Vegetables:

This is the first time I have grown Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans.

I am pleased at how fast they are climbing the trellis.
(Planted April 15)

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My bush beans got off to a slow start, but are growing well now. 

The friend who gave me the seeds is not sure exactly which bean they are.
There is a row of Clemson Spineless Okra behind them, but still very small.
I set up a soaker hose to water them. So easy. I really like it!

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The Tomatoes are blooming!

I think five plants are enough for the two of us this year:

Red Beefsteak, Jet Star, Super Fantastic, Sun Sugar, and Sweet 100.

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Flowers:

Roses!

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This one is pink in the bud, but blooms out a creamy white.

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My mother called this climbing rose 'Seven Sisters'

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Here is my latest purchase.

Carolina Jessamine vine can grow to 20 feet (about 7 meters).

Now I have the perfect reason to buy that garden arch trellis I've been wanting!

Happy Gardening!

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