Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Butterflies and I

are going to miss the Zinnias, they had to be pulled up from the garden. I didn't know that they are susceptible to Powdery Mildew or mold. A first for me.
I had planted the seeds from last year in the same spot for the past three years.
So I will let the ground rest this summer. 
I am not happy with the Pink Fountain Gaura flower I put in last year.
It just lay flat on the ground and the flowers don't wave in the breeze.
But on a happy note I will have other blooms coming soon and a new plant to enjoy.

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful photos ! Have a great day !

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  2. Beautiful butterfly photo. Sorry about your Zinnias, but honestly I think powdery mildew is hitting everyone a little because of the extreme heat hitting while so many things were still so young and tender. Hope this helps with the problem for next year though.

    Cher Sunray Gardens

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  3. I love zinnias and butterflies. Great post, girl!

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  4. So sorry about the Zinnias. I love that hardy flower!

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  5. Zinnias are so cheerful...till they get 'fade-y' or mildew...

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  6. I love your butterfly photo. Can't wait to see which new plant you have. Enjoy the afternoon.

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  7. Some of them do get mildew. I am sorry you had to pull them. I usually try and a fungicide first to see if it takes care of it. That is a beautiful picture of the butterfly Patsy.

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