10 June Favorites
Magnolia 'Kay Parris' With so much going on in the garden in June, it is hard to choose only ten favorites. I challenged myself and have done just that. These are plants that look good around the midway point in June, specifically from June 15-20. I begin with Magnolia 'Kay Parris'. Believe it or not, having spent the majority of my life in the South, I never grew a magnolia. They are emblematic of the South, where magnificent specimens grace old plantation homes and stately homes in older neighborhoods. I always thought of magnolias as huge trees, not suited to a small garden, but things have changed, and more varieties are now available that are not supposed to grow as large. We now have two magnolias in our garden, both of which were added recently. When one of the old photinias that line our back property line died, it left a gaping hole. I had been looking at magnolias at the nursery and decided a smaller one might make a good backdrop and create a good privacy s...
Caught in the act!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see my cat isn't the only one who does that...even after I put a basket with a pillow in it for her to sleep in. Darn cat!
ReplyDeleteCould very well be the reason. Amazing if anything would survive and thrive with a cat lying on it. Good luck with your containers.
ReplyDeleteOh my! How kind of you to allow her/he to continue sleeping. I have several of my neighbor's cats enjoying my garden as well..including my birds..
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Keeps the birds from nesting in your containers!
ReplyDeleteOh, that kitty is precious! You just need to teach him not to jump on other containers.
ReplyDeleteOhai! Ya put it here fer me didja? Tanks.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! You are growing the wonderful fur plant! I have a few of them!DL
ReplyDeleteActually, I think your containers are doing very well as a cozy nap space! :o)
ReplyDeleteYou may have solved the mystery!
ReplyDeleteTime to grow a pot of Catnip!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLoafing.
ReplyDeleteSee how clever kitty is, searching out the higher soil temperatures in the pot to kip, and elevated too - perfect.
Oh my goodness. That may explain my pot difficulties as well. Such a sweet kitty, how can you disturb her? :)
ReplyDeleteThe cat says 'well this is the perfect size to cozy up in'. No plants can stand up to that. LOL.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fine kitty specimen..."anyone" can grow an ole flower...LOL
ReplyDeleteTough decisions happen every day in the garden. No doubt if you put one there for kitty, he would choose the planted one.
ReplyDeleteShe looks adorable, that is if she/he doesn't poop in the pot! ;)
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