The first rose I’ve ever planted liked its spot in my little corner garden enough to bloom. Mom and I got this ‘Climbing America’ rose in May before it was blooming, so I have been waiting all summer to see what it looks like. It didn’t disappoint. I really like the gorgeous color, and it compliments the deep blue/purple salvia next to it. I am very excited for it to get taller, and it has already grown more than a foot this year.
I planted this double hollyhock from seed last year and never knew if it had survived or not until now. It is the first perennial from a seed catalog that has grown to flower for me. Hurray! With such frilly petals, this hollyhock reminds me of carnations growing up a pole.
This is one of the diseased tomatoes:
There are a few nice sized healthy ones though:
Maybe you will get a fresh home grown tomato after all.