Clematis: Fall 2013 chat , 1 by TexasDollie

TexasDollie wrote:
Wow, I'd have loved a summer like that. We had 41 days of triple digit heat...and very little rain. But that's what we accept in return for 60 degree highs in the winter. ;~)

My Crystal Fountain (bought in late May, planted a month ago) just made another bloom and is enjoying the arbor next to the porch and the shady spot for her roots. I have seeds, but have no idea if they're viable or if anybody would like some.

Our climate makes the summer time the "down time" for us, garden wise. We just wait it out, water in the mornings, and keep stuff alive through the drought. Now that we have a teeny bit of fall cooling (mid-90's for the highs) we can get back to it. A few drops down to 15 or 20 degrees overnight, but generally, we can garden all winter down here.

Interesting how different it is for us all, isn't it?