August 5 , 2010
Pretty in pink, peach, and orange to beat summer pouts
Hey , who suppose it was okay for summertime to come back ? I feel like a bad brat who got sent to time - out . But to still my pouts , rainwater lilyZephyranthes labuffarosapopped up between Diamond Frost euphorbias .
Last fall , with this “ ensemble ” in mind , I introduce the bulbs around the genus Euphorbia . I knew that the Diamond frost were chronicle with the first freeze , but they marked the spots . In April , I simply replant in the same position without disturbing the rain lilies .
In the cat cove , my oh my ! My novel plumeria fromIt ’s About Thymejoined the pretty in pink paper .
I got it this bounce as an 8 - 10″ unidentified “ spliff ” . Now it ’s over 3′ tall . Once it scour out in earnest , I fed it a high phosphoric fertiliser . In its bombastic container in scalding sunlight , I water once a week when it does n’t rain .
Lavender is faithful enough to this week ’s pink theme . The orange of the Bordered Patch butterflies makes a nice ensemble with theEupatorium(Conoclinium ) greggii .
Viewer Charlotte Trussell was happy to sacrifice a few sunflowers to get Bordered Patch butterfly .
When you ’re in the neighborhood , discontinue by theBulverde / Spring Branch librarywhere she ’s working with other nurseryman to create an outstanding butterfly garden ! I can just think sit there with a book and getting a threefold dose of stirring .
Peach is also on our judgement ( and tongues ) this week . Viewer Betty Dieckmeier percentage this novel treat she made with her homegrown peaches .
Betty Dieckmeier ’s Peach Sorbet
3 cup invigorated peaches
3/4 cup simple syrup
2 tsp . lemon succus
elementary sirup :
1 loving cup water
1 cup sugar
Puree peaches with blender , hand blender or food processor . Place weewee and sugar in saucepan and heat on high just until lolly is completely dissolved . Remove from heat . add up sugar water and lemon succus to knockout , stirring until full incorporated . Chill assortment overnight in icebox or place in freezer until mixed bag is 32 - 40 degrees F. , approximately 45 moment . pullulate into case shot and freeze as direct in trash ointment maker .
Now , THAT really turns a pout into a smiling . Summer does have its reward .
Here ’s another smile for you , thanks to Sara Robertson and the creative merchandising / artwork team . On Tuesday Nox , I helped drink NOVA : Hubble Telescope . In honor of my birthday , they sent Harvey to outer quad !
Until next week , Linda
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