Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Garden photos 2011, 1 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
Above picture is from mid-June about a month after they were planted. As soon as the camera charges up, I will post a pic of how they look now.

I was so excited about how well Gryphon did that when I saw this gorgeous big 'Looking Glass' plant . . well it followed me home of course. It's still in its pot, but sunk into the border across from the Gryphons, and seems very happy. Two canes have touched down, and rooted, so I am going to spread them around this shady border. Very exciting!

Have not had any insect issues at all with my begonias - who knows? There must be other things more attractive for the bugs, because I sure have every bug in creation in my garden.

Just finished treating the spider mite convention on one of my brugs with the soapy water, and it seems to have worked. Not sure if I can release the predatory mites into the garden or if that's just a good solution for greenhouses?