General Discussion & Chat: She's about to... 66... Spring is here!!!, 4 by FruitOfTheVine

FruitOfTheVine wrote:
Love seeing everybody's blooms!

Manda or anybody else, are the first two pics Asclepias tuberosa, Butterfly Weed? They do grow wild on the sides of our roads in small clumps here and there but have never stopped to take a close look at the leaves or blooms, nor have I ever tried to transplant one. Whatever this plant is just popped up in the 'wild child' garden and I really like the Orange tufts. The nearest Butterfly Weed is a good 40-50' away.

Third pic is the Ficus and Corkscrew Vine you gave me, Manda. Both will be moved to larger pots soon, especially that CV already stretching tendrils and growing at an amazing rate! I used the last of my potting soil while covering up seeds in the new L-shaped garden by our front porch that goes out to the road. I did that so I could tell where seeds were planted compared to the clay soil and still have a way to go. Was it here somebody asked to see pics? Anyway, the fourth and fifth ones show how it started and a collection of rocks dug along the way...lol They multiply here like rabbits. Hubby loves Marigolds and wanted an old-fashioned cut garden and accommodated him for giving up a bit of turf he values so much. Waiting now for the annuals show of Zinnias, Cockscombs, Amaranths, Cosmos, and Salvias. Some of the seeds were two years old and thought what the heck. They weren't doing any good stored in my seed bin. I also snuck in a few daisies, morning glories, white and purple moonvines, and purple and white hyacinth bean seeds near the porch.

Happ, I have two shepherd's crooks held together in several places with black wire ties. See pic way up there with the barrel and Hibiscus. The wire tires are virtually invisible when they're cut off close. Just thought using them might work for your project in case you don't want any welding involved and the hooks would be easier to transport.