Something to Consider!!!

Yes, it has been a challenging Summer here in Georgia for Gardners.  We are lacking adequate rainfall to keep our lovely plants and flowers in perfect health.  I have decided that I will water what I need to keep for the future.

Now, my next subject - From time to time we read or learn of a locally owned Garden Shop or Nursery that is going out of business.  I would suggest that as we prepare for the Fall Planting Season that we consider obtaining more of our Bedding Plants from a local Garden Center. 

Admittedly, sometimes we must pay a bit more, but generally speaking you can also obtain a bit of knowledge when you deal with a local Garden Center/Nursery.

Certainly Something to Consider

2011 Night Blooming Cereus

August 8, 2011

It was a rainy night in Middle Georgia when I observed that the four blooms on the Night Blooming Cereus would most likely provide their one night show.  The times under each image is when the image was taken.



 7:06 P.M.

 9:48 P.M.

 10:15 P.M.

 10:15 P.M.

10:16 P.M.

These plants are very easy to grow.  I have two plants, one each in fourteen inch terra cotta planters.  Because they are a tropical plant I Winter them over in the garage.  They do not require much care.  In fact, other than infrequent watering this shade loving plant does very well.  I have been told that they like being pot bound.  I enjoy the beauty of these flowers and the lovely fragrance.

In 2010 I experienced three bloom cycles.  Early July, Mid September and then in November.  I do not know when they will bloom again in 2011; but they are usually about 40 days apart with their cycles.  I do know that if I walked up on the plant between bloom displays that I would most likely cut the plant down.  They do not look very attractive.  But their one night display makes them worthwhile.  

Georgia

U.S.A.

On July 12th My Bride and I were concluding a visit to the Upper Mid-West to visit Family and Friends.  As we entered Georgia we stopped at the I-75 Welcome Center.  It was great to be back home, even though we did enjoy our Holiday.

 As a Navy Veteran I always look for the Blue Star Memorials when ever we stop.  As the Chairperson of the Markers for the Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc. My Bride is always also interested in seeing the Memorial Markers.

Of course I also appreciate the lovely Southern Shrubs that adorn our Welcome Centers so I had to take this picture for this Blog.  Sometimes we who reside in Georgia do not appreciate what we have.  Therefore I include this picture here.  We are indeed Well Blessed!!!!

Blue Star Memorial Marker

Dedication

Memorial Day 2011

West Point, Georgia

The Wedgewood Garden Club in West Point, Georgia dedicated a Blue Star Memorial Marker at the Rest Stop on I-85 on Memorial Day 2011 - May 30, 2011.

These markers are placed in high traffic areas to remind us all that we must daily hold up our Heroes of the Past, our Heroes of the Present and our Heroes of the Future with the utmost respect.

These Women and Men certainly deserve our respect and love.  

Memorial Day 2011

It is my goal this Memorial Day to place an arrangement of Red, White and Blue blooms at the Church where I worship.

I would suggest that all Garden Club Member place an appropriate arrangement in the Church they attend.  If the Flowers for the Worship Center are already in the scheme, consider placing an arrangement in the Fellowship Hall for everyone to enjoy during the fellowship/coffee time.

All Garden Club Members are also encouraged to place an arrangement at a local business, library or any other place that the public enters during National Garden Week which is 1 through 7 June.

Share the Beauty that abounds in our Gardens.  Thank You!!!

The Garden Club of Georgia

Headquarters

 On April 26th I was part of a Field Trip conducted by the Pine Ridge Garden Club of Macon, Georgia.  We visited the Headquarters and the Botancial Gardens.  It was a delightful day.

Of course I had to capture several images of one of my favorite flowers.  The Angel Trumpets have always impressed me with their unique display of color.

Beauty Surrounds Us All

Macon, Georgia

2011 Cherry Blossom Blooms

 These blooms were on Coleman Hill in Macon on March 25, 2011

These blooms were in Central City Park, Macon, Georgia on March 26th.