And…it’s named the “Strawberry Peak”

And, I think I know why. I didn't do enough research on this topic since I enjoy playing a guessing game when I get lost in the woods:) But, I noticed the strawberry colored rocks along parts of the trail and the abundance of red colored native plants and chaparral which give the mountains a … Continue reading And…it’s named the “Strawberry Peak”

YES it DOES! GO Mason!

Shout-out to BESS AND ME Painted Furniture by MarryAnn (bessandme@yahoo.com) for making this rustic sign custom made in NY for Gardenimperfect.

Get excited

And you? Have you ever been so excited about peppers as I am? Check this out! My young pepper plant gave birth to this small pepper. Quick tip: If you do have a young pepper plant like mine is, don’t let peppers on it ripen completely (when they turn red). You want your young plant … Continue reading Get excited

Not all potatoes are creates equal

Start your sweet potato project (purple sweet potato in this case) by placing one end into the water. Let it sprout (may take some time 1-2 weeks) and watch the slips appear on the top and the sides. Once the slips are tall enough (palm length) snip them off the potato and place them in … Continue reading Not all potatoes are creates equal

Cut that Head off!

Yes, today was the day to harvest some sunflower seeds. A few seeds ended up being devoured by some insects but nothing is perfect. On a side note. When you cut off the sunflower head you don't have to dig the whole plant out, since it may produce some side shoots that will flower as … Continue reading Cut that Head off!

More flowers

Look at this ornamental lily flower. The anthers look like mini donuts with some cream along the middle. Cape Marguerite Daisy and Oriental Lily flower waking up

Pomegranate Flowering Updates

Bud July 25thDay 6 (after budding)July 31 (day 6)Pomegranate Flower August 2nd Day 9Pomegranate flower early stages What we are looking at here is a male pomegranate flower. It is the only flower on this bush. I have a second bush as well that started flowering, we'll see what type it is a bit. Pomegranate … Continue reading Pomegranate Flowering Updates

Seed Talk

Seed time! Follow this little peach tree and, an orange mango seedling and some poppy flowers as they grow and mature. I'll be posting the updates. Mango seedlingpeach treepoppiesPeach Tree from seed macro shotTrees and Flowers from Seeds Next time you eat that delicious peach, think about saving that seed until you are ready to … Continue reading Seed Talk

Young Water Lily flower

Water Lily July 26th 2020 I planted a few water lilies this year in our small container pond. It's been a few weeks and today I noticed a fresh flower.

Yes! We love Casablanca Lilies here.

And can't get enough of them, so check out more close ups of the freshly opened up flower today. Notice a fly appreciating the efforts. Fresh Casablanca Lily Flowers