………………..The “KITCHEN GARDEN”….called that because it is just outside of my kitchen at the edge of the brick patio, and the beginning of the back yard….The potted flowers are really growing, and filling out beautifully….All of my geraniums, that have spent the long winter on my sunporch, are also growing new leaves and lots of flowers. I wasn’t sure if they were going to make it, but they are thriving in the sun and rain….a little “BLOOM BUSTER” helped too!….My rose trees are also doing great. I just gave them a major pruning and cut off all of the dead flowers so new growth has already started…..Photo second down on the extreme right shows the new growth on my rose trees after I cut the old dying flowers off…..The red growth is all new, and tiny buds are already starting to appear…..My only disappointment are my ZINNIAS….one of my favorite flowers! The rabbits are eating them! Not only are they eating them, but they eat the tops off where the flowers grow from. In the top photo second in from the left you can see the zinnias with the tops gone. Those little rascals come late late at night and do their dirty deed! I have tried everything….sprays, pellets, but nothing keeps them away…..Where are the foxes that sometimes appear when you need them!
I agree with Donna! Get those zinnias into the house in a pretty vase!
In a back corner LOUIS plant sweet potato vines that those cute bunnies love! Here at the Jersey Shore, the Hawks will get them🙄
Wishing all Peace, Irene ❤️🙏
Louis, your garden sounds like it’s really thriving this season! I’ve had the same issue with rabbits and zinnias—have you tried placing mesh cloches over them at night? It helped protect mine without being too obtrusive.
Louis, Everything looks beautiful in your garden. Zinnias are a favorite of mine too. I love how colorful they are and they make great cut flowers. Here in California where I live it gets HOT and the zinnias love the heat.
(Not me, however.) BTW – I can’t get your crab cakes out of my mind!