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13 years ago
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HOLY BANANA BLOOMS BATMAN
I can tell it is the beginning of the end of this growing season when I start getting banana blooms, then baby bananas. These blooms are very strong scented and the bees will be surrounding this HUGE pod when it gets larger. It will continue to grow until it almost touches the ground - it is already about 18" long and that is just the pod. I will have to stake this plant up or it will break off at ground level soon.
MY AMISH FARMING HAT
This is the best straw hat in the world for gardening. The wide brim and high top make it cooler than most and very shady on the face. If anyone is interested in obtaining one I have a source and can get them for $18.00/each (I just have to go pick up).
THE GARDEN HOME
My tool shed or as I call it my "Garden Home". I enjoy having the hummers fly by to the feeder close by and they often stop right in my face like they are saying, "THANKS" for dinner!
My Garden
This is a view of the main vegetable garden & you can see how the tomato plants are taller than the temp fencing I have erected.
TOMATOES
You can see the size of these tomato plants. I put up temporary fencing to tie up the plants. On the bottom-right you can see the pea patch with its 'crop-circle' holes I believe the raccoons did.
SQUASH PATCH
In attempting to use every inch of space, I planted my squash patch on the OUTSIDE of my side fence on the drive. My neighbors are amazed at the size, abundance and endurance of these HUGE beauties.
KEY WEST BUNGALO?
In my attempt to capture the tropical feel I always have some bananas, cannas & elephant ear plants on the side of the sunroom. Oh well, I threw in a few 'Knockout roses" for some added color.
GIANT DAHLIA
This dahlia reaches over 8ft in height. The flowers are around 6-7" across & the reddish-orange color is stunning.
A ROYAL BEAUTY
I planted sunflowers for the first time this year. They all did not germinate but the ones that did are very nice. I especially enjoy this burgandy/deep yellow tipped variety. Some of the sunflowers have already reached almost 10ft.
A BEAUTIFUL ADDITION
I call this daylilly my "Ms. Anita", after the neighbor who gave it to me. Anita Stamper is a published, known garden author and we have shared several garden tips & plants over the years. This variety has shown its ability for sustaining a long blooming season this year & the flowers are often up to 9" across.
CORN & BANANAS & TOMATOES
Making use of all available space was in this idea to plant some donated corn seed in with day lilies, bananas, lavender AND tomatoes. I will not get but about 6-8 ears but hey, the price for free corn on the cob will be worth it, right?
WOW - What a hydrangea!
This "Limelight" hydrangea is a true showstopper in my front flower beads. It seems the more sun the better on this variety. Starts out lime green then eggshell white then spotted with soft rose tones.
3-Bay Pallet Compost Bin
I made this compost bin from 7 recycled shipping pallets, 2-2x4's, 1-premade picket fence panel (cut up), a box of decking screws & finished the raw front with 4-single 6ft dogeared fencing panels cut to length.
Working the Amish Way
I'm starting with the straw hat
My "Max"
The sweetest boy ever!
Homeward Bound
Baby raccoon climbing to my chimney
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About Me
- Mike Millson
- I am 58 yrs old & work part time at a big box home improvement store. In Sept. 2006, I bought a c.1920 Arts & Crafts house in Jackson, TN. I saw this house & yard that needed the love and attention of someone who could see past the issues & fill that void. In 3-1/2 years I have turned a desolated, overgrown yard into one that has won yard of the month three times in that time as well as having been asked to be profiled in my local newspaper for the improvements & curb appeal. I enjoy visiting daily with my neighbors, both asking and advising on gardening questions. My most recent outside project has been the building of a 3-bay compost bin to start creating my own compost. I have an 11-yr old Silky Terrier named "Max" who is my daily companion and friend. He is a pound rescue that has given many years of happiness. I adore Christmas time and over decorate everything, with a tree in every room including a 9ft in the bathroom. The best project I was ever involved with in my life was my wonderful daughter, Melissa, age 30, who gives me joy daily and of whom I am very proud.
The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion
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