Friday, May 31, 2013

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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16 comments:

  1. You have a beautiful garden. Do you do Facebook? If you do check out The Southern Gardener-it is a whole bunch of us Southerners who love to show pictures of our flowers and vegetables and talk about gardening. Would be glad to add you to the group if you like,

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  2. My mother in law has them growing trees. I wonder if I can get them to grow up brick walls.

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  3. I can see that your garden helper enjoys his or her's job...what a friendly face! I don't believe I have seen a catalpa tree before but it certainly has a beautiful flower. And your roses are gorgeous. In fact, everything is looking healthy and lush!

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  4. Gosh those catalpa flowers are stunning. My roses are only showing buds at the moment so thanks for sharing yours

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  5. As Helen says, the Catalpa is an extraordinary plant, wonderfully exotic. Your beans look very healthy, I really must get some sown.

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  6. Beautiful! Your garden is reflecting all the beauty of the season. And I love that Catalpa tree.

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  7. Hello, your garden helper is a real cutie! I love all your pretty flowers. The tree and blossoms are beautiful. The climbing rose is one of my favorites. I would love to add the Carolina Jessamine to my garden. Beautiful post, have a happy weekend!

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  8. Your flowers are pretty, but I really like your garden helper!

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  9. Lovely garden and a charming helper!

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  10. Hi Lea! Catalpa is a beautiful tree! I like its shape and its leaves, but I've never seen it in bloom. And, your beans look so nice and healthy. My beans are attacked by slugs... Roses are gorgeous! Say Hello to your helper from my two helpers!

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  11. Your helper is very cute! I love the roses.

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  12. I love your helper!

    lol...you could have come and dug up all that Jessamine you wanted out of my yard!

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  13. Your "Seven Sisters" rose looks similar to my unidentified rose. I'll be trying to identify it soon, and I may need your help!!

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  14. Oh, and the Carolina Jessamine was a staple when I lived in South Carolina. I encouraged some friends to plant one, and it was slow to grow the first year, then took off! The plant tag is not kidding when it says 20 feet :)

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  15. What a beautiful garden you have... so jealous!! It's too hot where I am at to get anything going.

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