Monthly Archives: July 2021

Cucumbers, and tomatoes, and okra and eggplants. If I am not growing them, the friends are, and they supply their produce to my doorstep. Of course there is reciprocity.The oriental eggplants are just going to town in my garden. Lots … Continue reading →

Hibiscus.

Saadia has become a Master Gardener. These are the blooms on the hibiscus plants.

Unwanted Mail How many of you get trash in the mail. Bekaar envelopes that fill the mail box. Many of them are asking for donations to this foundation of that charity event, Some are genuine and I usually send something … Continue reading →

I didn’t plant sunflowers this year. This lone plant grew from the wanton seeds of last year, amidst the roses. It is huge and the plant is over seven feet tall. The sun was behind the clouds, and the day … Continue reading →

I generally do not take pictures of the fireworks. This year, we were at the country club for the fourth of July event and after a good buffet, just stayed on for the boom booms. What impressed me was the … Continue reading →

While the cataract surgery sort of made me lazy to do much, I made up for the laziness by painting a few things. And finally I want to talk about my Plumeria/Frangipani. We used to have these at home and … Continue reading →