Succulents in a Log

No it's not a school lunch item- duh.

It's epic in its simplicity, some succulents planted in a piece of log I found last year- The search is always on for another one.

Season of the Selfie Day 18

Sometimes I go outside 

Houston, We have Color!

Ok so I'm not in Houston...it was a movie reference duh!

Zinnia Elegans

Get a zing from zinnias!

Zinnias are one of the easiest annuals to grow, grow quickly, and bloom heavily. They make a massive burst of color in your garden.

Zinnias have bright, solitary, daisy-like flowerheads on a single, erect stem. The most common zinnia is "dahlia-flowered" and grows up to three feet. Other types are "cactus-flowered."

Use in an annual or mixed border. Smaller zinnias are suitable for edging, windowboxes or other containers. The narrow-leaf zinnia also works well in hanging baskets.

Zinnias are very popular for cut flowers.

One of the flowers I remember my mom always growing is zinnias. I still love them. What other flower gives you so many colors and sizes and lasts so long in a vase? I have a few up and going out it the west farm garden but these are here at the house on the deck.

I was going to throw that planter thingy away. I think it was a record holder from the 50s or 60s. It came to me from the stuff I had in storage and I suspect it may have actually been Grandma Halley's. It sat on the garbage can to get set out but Brian and Deanna weren't sure so they left it. After I looked at it awhile I realized it would make a great planter. And so it is.

My Son the Farmer 298/365

My oldest son Gabe was bitten by the Garden bug this year. He's already planning for next year! Oh how I miss that good black Illinois dirt. (And I would kill for a big fat ripe acid ridden tomato)

Here's his youngest daughter acting like Gramma Becky

Travelling to Dallas 283/365

I'll be travelling today. Hopefully I can upload some pics from Dallas. If not I'll be back Tuesday the 17th. In the meantime...here I am at the concert Sunday in the CHOCOLATE GARDEN!!!! Seriously, how cool is that?

Gardening 2010 226/365

And so begins the growing season for real. My herbs are up and the alium lilies from my landlord, Dee, are blooming. We decided against tomato plants this year so I sowed the seeds Gina sent me in the IME. So far so good! My 365 is me getting some starts of Basket of Gold from my neighbor's front yard. They said I could I swear!!!