Thursday, June 14, 2012

The Pot(s) Is Smoking


Oblivious to  my snarky post ( thanks I needed that)  and irritating work moments the garden is doing it's June thing. And doing it beautifully.

We had a choleus love moment in May and the crazy colors and patterns have returned the favour.





We also have a big crush on the Swedish Ivy spilling out of the Mandevilla vine .


This is also known as Plectranthus, but not to us. We just call it Swedish ivy.

Oh don't let me forget to get to the heart of the matter in the June garden.


Undeterred by the gypsy moths nibbling at its leaves grows some nights dinner.

Our first cauliflower.

Can you imagine how good this is going to taste?

Work? What's that?
Posted by flwrjane at Thursday, June 14, 2012

14 comments:

  1. BonnieJune 14, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Congratulations on the cauliflower. It is beautiful! Don't you just love the fabulous colors of the coleus? Everything is looking wonderful! Bonnie

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  2. Denise | Chez DanisseJune 14, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    That cauliflower is gorgeous, as are the rest of your plants. Coleus plants always remind me of my grandmother on my father's side. She was always making cuttings and starting new plants. She gave them away and her apartment was filled with them. The variations of Coleus leaf colors and patterns are so pretty.

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  3. webbJune 14, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    You're growing cauliflower? Never knew anyone who did that! So cool. Your garden looks wonderful. Hope you have time to enjoy it this weekend. xo

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  4. helen tilstonJune 14, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Lots of blooming happening in your garden. I thought for a second you were going to give away the cauliflower. Now that would be some prize!

    Helen x

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  5. Bare Mtn FarmJune 14, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Lovely pots and a very yummy looking cauliflower.

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  6. An Urban CottageJune 14, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    The petunias and coleus is an impressionist painting. What a harmony of color.

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  7. SwimrayJune 14, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    The cauliflower looks yummy. Also, those are probably not gypsy moths (that climb up woody trees & shrubs) but green cabbage moths.
    Ray

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    1. flwrjaneJune 15, 2012 at 6:54 AM

      Thank you Ray. Now if you could just diagnosis our blueberry bush problem.

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  8. the gardener's cottageJune 14, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    yum, do i smell cauliflower steaks? lovely garden pics, lovely.

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  9. AshlingJune 15, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Stunning coleus! What variety is featured in the second photo?

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  10. life, in small chunksJune 15, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    I am truly impressed. I have never tried cauliflower or broccoli, either. The flowers are beautiful.

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  11. Sweetgum ThursdayJune 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Dear Jane, I thought your last post was funny and just sounded like someone who has a job servicing and dealing with people. It gave me chuckles. My niece actually had a small bouquet at her communion. It was very pretty but had me worried about what will happen come prom time. Enjoy your garden!

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  12. AmeliaJune 17, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Love the colors in all the Coleus, especially that red, velvety. Cauliflower, I am truly impressed you little farmers you.

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  13. Sara LouiseJune 18, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    The cauliflower looks pretty! And I bet it will be tasty too :)

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