These are at work and smell great. These have heavy blooms 2 weeks after rain, not before. They sometimes have a light bloom after a sudden increase in humidity, which gives them the nickname “barometer bush.”

Yes I have gloves but between meetings I still find myself wandering the yard and pulling up three-lobed false mallow like it’s my actual job. And now my fingers hurt.

My serrano just made a pepper!! Thank you u/blips_n_chips for the starter plants. I love them very much.

This year’s sweet potato haul after 135 days. It’s my first year really trying out a veggie garden, so it’s understandable I have a lot to learn, but so far everything I’ve tried is low yield.

Give me your tips and pep talks about the things you did to increase your knowledge/ skills and finally start to produce!

Some stats for this year:
- used Beauregard slips and planted first week of September
- planted in-ground in a mixed compost / clay-heavy soil, so I may try a raised bed with better draining soil next season + take the time to soil test
- I learned too late that I probably over watered
- I damaged my ONE mega potato when digging, so will need to be more systematic and careful next season.

Thanks in advance for tips, encouragement and stories!

I know this has been asked and debating many times. There are a few difference methods for this finnicky plant, including cold stratifying in the fridge for 30-45 days, soaking in distilled water for days, tumbling with coarse sand, etc etc.
Can I just mix it in with my wild flowers and sow them into the ground? Im hoping to have all the seeds down by mid November (basically when day time highs are 70F).

I think the seed success rate is about the same if I put it in the ground VS remembering to water lil sprouts in flat trays, while maintaining their seed pod heating pad at an ideal temperature

Does anybody have any pollen stored or a bloom about to open up? I've only got one flower right now but expect it to open in a week or so and know this variety is not self fertile.

Hey yall! Was wondering if you guys could help me with some recommendations. My wife and I are looking to transition two flowerbeds into nice gardens. We are going for a French/Italian garden look and searching for someone to help us execute it. We would also like for that person to be a part of the regular maintained. The whole 9 yards here.

I have attached a photo of the current area as well as our inspiration photo

Appreciate any recs you guys may have for Gardners/Landscapers to help with this project!