What I Did on My Vacation

Took pictures of my favorite gardens in Pt. Lookout, NY.

Cats in the Garden

We have 3 cats: Rocco (he fetches) , Mommy -- isn't she cute (you'd never know), and Helios (not pictured) who's on vacation at the beach).

The Banana

My friend Cindy gave me this banana plant. It's fallen over a few times (note the broken leaf.) I've potted it up and it's grown a new leaf.

Chrysanthemum Cuttings

I've never grown chrysanthemums before. At the Greenspring Farm Park plant sale this spring these cuttings were offered for sale at a bargain price -- by the local chrysanthemum club. These pics are from May. They are now doing quite well now, although I'm not sure which variety is which.

I'm Really into Pots this year

Pots do require more watering, but there are virtually no weeds. The lemon balm was quite happy in May. This volunteer was dug from the herb bed which was fully replanted this year. In the background a purchased petunia, recently potted in hanging basket. I'm using a peat moss mix for almost all my pots. Sometimes I add compost (if there is any ready), sometimes fertilizer or a little of both.

Swiss Chard in the EARTHBox

Well, this is some time in May. Since then this chard has provided several meals in the form of quiche ala Grandma Benedetto. You may remember the recipe -- 2 c or more vegies, 4 eggs, olive oil, bisquick, and cheese.