Friday, February 15, 2008

Bloom day - Feb 15th

My garden is still asleep for the winter...but there are a few things stirring here and there:

A rather smallish Texas Yellowstar



The Coral Honeysuckle is in bloom!



The Meyer Lemon is always full of blossoms and has apparently been attacked by a rogue grasshopper. The leaves are looking a bit munched on...



While I was out taking photos, I spied one of my Green Anole friends creeping about the sago palms.



Yes, well, this Varigated Agave is filed under note to self #317: 'Plants from South Florida received from neighbor do not like Austin-type Winters'

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13 comments:

  1. Carol MichelFebruary 16, 2008 at 5:57 AM

    Welcome to bloom day. My note to self is that those Austin garden bloggers are ALWAYS going to have flowers!

    Carol, May Dreams Gardens

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  2. Sue SwiftFebruary 16, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    Your garden doesn't seem asleep to me!
    Sue

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  3. Annie in AustinFebruary 16, 2008 at 12:46 PM

    Is the Meyer's Lemon in a pot? I've dragged mine in and out for a couple of years and had some lemons, then planted another one in the ground last spring. Even without the lemons I love those blossoms, too.

    Happy Blooming Day!

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2008 at 10:47 PM

    It's always fun to anole-watch. Hope you enjoyed the rain today. We sure needed it.

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  5. Mary BethFebruary 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    I could almost smell the lovely aroma of your lemon blossoms! Thanks for sharing your blooms,
    Mary Beth @ Cultivating Paradise

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2008 at 2:59 PM

    Your Meyer lemon is looking a lot better than mine! Did the variegated agave get frost bitten? I've got some Texas tough ones you can have if you need replacements.

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  7. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Carol,

    We do always have something blooming don't we? Even in January I usually have blooms on my Lemon plant and on my Geraniums.

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  8. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:38 AM

    Sue,

    No, I guess not. It is more like...Napping. ;)

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  9. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    Annie,

    Yes, The lemon is in a pot. I live in North Austin so sometimes those winter winds can be a bit much for it. Plus, it seems to really like it in that pot!

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  10. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    Pam,

    I love those Anoles! They really like to live in our entryway where we have a fountain and big, leafy, tropical-type plants.

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  11. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Mary Beth,

    I love the lemon blossoms so much! In the spring the fragrance wafts in the house through the windows and it is so sweet.

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  12. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:42 AM

    Mary Beth,

    I love the lemon blossoms so much! In the spring the fragrance wafts in the house through the windows and it is so sweet.

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  13. Lee17March 14, 2008 at 11:45 AM

    mss,

    Yes, my poor agave got frost-bit. I have trimmed it back now though, and I am moving it to the toasty, sheltered west side of the house where most of the plants never lose their leaves. It should be happy there.

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