Monthly Archives: May 2012

Garden May 2012

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Unwit

  This spring we must have gotten the right weather at the right time, because everything bloomed wonderfully [if terrifyingly early].  Here are photos.   The big one trying to tear down the porch at left is Awakening.  Bob said he … Continue reading →

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The argument for once-blooming roses: Exhibit A

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Unwit

If you are lucky enough to live in Zone 7 or south, you can grow White Lady Banks [Rosa Banksiae] and Yellow Lady Banks, and this lovely: Rosa fortuniana.  It’s thought to be a naturally occurring hybrid between white Lady … Continue reading →

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Side trip: Waterlilies

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Unwit

I know nothing about growing waterlilies, but I got some good pictures of some at Austin’s Botanical Garden at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.

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