tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77520256724938718852024-03-05T01:08:07.065-08:00Mosaic Cottage GardensBlogging about my Arizona GardenMichelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-47393979934077083342010-10-15T11:38:00.000-07:002010-10-15T11:42:29.012-07:00New Garden BlogI've started a new garden blog over at <a href="http://www.mosaicqueen.typepad.com/mosaiccottagegardens">www.mosaicqueen.typepad.com/mosaiccottagegardens</a><br />Come and visit me :-)<br />xoxo!!<br /><br />MichelleMichelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-90180537933919030172009-08-05T08:47:00.001-07:002009-08-05T09:13:59.888-07:00Excessive Heat Warning!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1srF33q-Weq0H0nh122qitUaL-yQS5oqFqRtHPWbFCuCYq57t_SfCdKVrL76lkY5W7gvq-L-V1EOZwPnQ57c8k6ldPUID1Zz_-NSlK4fx4afe1QbTUqRnhtLToJ73ZZh062Wvlav9NkJp/s1600-h/100_1967.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507747959680370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1srF33q-Weq0H0nh122qitUaL-yQS5oqFqRtHPWbFCuCYq57t_SfCdKVrL76lkY5W7gvq-L-V1EOZwPnQ57c8k6ldPUID1Zz_-NSlK4fx4afe1QbTUqRnhtLToJ73ZZh062Wvlav9NkJp/s400/100_1967.jpg" /></a> So, our temps have been hovering around 110 to 114 degrees for days now, with no rain in sight. Not a good time to plant anything. Most of my garden time is spent trying to save those plants that seem to be suffering the most. I did brave the heat and repaint the wall surrounding my pool area :-) This blue makes it feel a little bit cooler.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eTs4r91c2Mu34o9unF92PQpP8_ptHpOaxlmoQSBUmpTURzOggohJdb-BkRMYoBqpsNiMBkMMxPWzhWx0n0nlqmnIi3PPOK0ibscQ_WBw9uDBv7H5iBwchE6smmA4kwNemzdLdvEuYq2L/s1600-h/100_1966.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507625229357442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-eTs4r91c2Mu34o9unF92PQpP8_ptHpOaxlmoQSBUmpTURzOggohJdb-BkRMYoBqpsNiMBkMMxPWzhWx0n0nlqmnIi3PPOK0ibscQ_WBw9uDBv7H5iBwchE6smmA4kwNemzdLdvEuYq2L/s400/100_1966.jpg" /></a> The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vinca</span> in this pot couldn't even take this extreme heat. I can't believe the Sweet Potato Vine is still hanging in there.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKWH-HEoKEry3NW4uQsOJdHDhX-DF0kzv_eNF6rVA6tQKENqQTGQbldRbbRPvOwnONdG1YjhBR0wOHDPNn9MbrarnWtQxLtqkLuX8MA3a6OUv5hRL6OOEggtekCDGBHU_CeDaXr_8dWhG/s1600-h/100_1965.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507614734491698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKWH-HEoKEry3NW4uQsOJdHDhX-DF0kzv_eNF6rVA6tQKENqQTGQbldRbbRPvOwnONdG1YjhBR0wOHDPNn9MbrarnWtQxLtqkLuX8MA3a6OUv5hRL6OOEggtekCDGBHU_CeDaXr_8dWhG/s400/100_1965.jpg" /></a> I took a trip to the garden center at Lowe's. I actually went looking for some water plants. No luck with the water plants, but I did find this Obelisk trellis on clearance :-) <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Yay</span>! I think I will try to train the pesky blackberry vine around this. I love the berries, but that vine gets out of control and the thorns are vicious!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZPdKa5nXyc25PMrOtShGpq-kXyExlDearq1HIaqjPqVIivXV9uuNC6Az4FJbVzFa6W8RKyTOxltdk9o9q5lrNEWgZzXTzVdBIA13_viEya_Z7jSQkOO6qIGcyDjStsPmgvRsOGX6sGJZ/s1600-h/100_1964.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507613520779026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmZPdKa5nXyc25PMrOtShGpq-kXyExlDearq1HIaqjPqVIivXV9uuNC6Az4FJbVzFa6W8RKyTOxltdk9o9q5lrNEWgZzXTzVdBIA13_viEya_Z7jSQkOO6qIGcyDjStsPmgvRsOGX6sGJZ/s400/100_1964.jpg" /></a><br />Do you see the bee?? There are at least 50-60 of them in this area of my pond, but they don't hold still long enough to get a picture of them. Plus, I don't feel like holding still very long in the area to take a picture of them. Especially after my nasty bee sting in my armpit a couple of weeks ago while fishing with the hubby. Ouch! I think these bees are really thirsty due to our excessive heat and are drinking up as much water as they can. I can hardly blame them.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwHk1hZOtHGPA_jLoQJ1AuuOGQ5HNjILogeGc_fQOmJBFcI576Py_LG_YuQlE5oo2iwD8RjWC8kdvbF1XfVdK3Q3U-BrwBnAEPg1eLZLwuiScKWaWL3WcDDAuz9sr5mYXKPtJkHD3uAZr/s1600-h/100_1962.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507603413910306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwHk1hZOtHGPA_jLoQJ1AuuOGQ5HNjILogeGc_fQOmJBFcI576Py_LG_YuQlE5oo2iwD8RjWC8kdvbF1XfVdK3Q3U-BrwBnAEPg1eLZLwuiScKWaWL3WcDDAuz9sr5mYXKPtJkHD3uAZr/s400/100_1962.jpg" /></a> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ruellia</span>. A plant that grows VERY well here in the desert. Although I like this plant, it can sometimes be a pain in the butt! One plant can turn into MANY all over your yard. For those of you who live here in the desert and have a tough spot in your yard that you just can't grow anything, plant one of these. I promise it will survive! I spend a lot of time pulling up little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ruellia's</span>. I think I will start to replant them in pots and give them away to people in the neighborhood.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvvCzZPcbVpQAiikQCpwVMkDUQVFcyPFQXpkZqmbw2YjQfQs0AIQbmptT73YW510r6Xksecpf0Ys7dRHhiHNf0VJuP9mvlw7WNMsbJoziSyNc-qBSbWP1H64Snt7SEdARvnXEUoe9B9vw/s1600-h/100_1961.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366507597603161458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZvvCzZPcbVpQAiikQCpwVMkDUQVFcyPFQXpkZqmbw2YjQfQs0AIQbmptT73YW510r6Xksecpf0Ys7dRHhiHNf0VJuP9mvlw7WNMsbJoziSyNc-qBSbWP1H64Snt7SEdARvnXEUoe9B9vw/s400/100_1961.jpg" /></a><br />For instance, the ones above were not planted by me and they will soon be pulled up. I waited a little bit too long to get around to this, so I may need to use a shovel. I must admit that the flowers do make for a pretty walk down the path and the hummingbirds love them :-)</div><div> </div><div>Sorry to have been away so long. I've been really busy in the studio.</div><div> </div><div>Michelle<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-70850999798186868092009-07-26T10:20:00.000-07:002009-07-26T10:56:50.690-07:00Where in the World is Bitsy - Chandler, AZ<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhN_WzhvlWb3C7yuZYctRG261dooeLYvNBHak6Cc41tYXDb8rc9QT-mtsXYGXi58QEnKpn85xkHF1OABG2TRAk7PFbjXnTlZKVElSldWpOVZPmKcl-qMt70adTcfH_FdVtMj8QI-ui2X5/s1600-h/100_1930.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362823687931578290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhN_WzhvlWb3C7yuZYctRG261dooeLYvNBHak6Cc41tYXDb8rc9QT-mtsXYGXi58QEnKpn85xkHF1OABG2TRAk7PFbjXnTlZKVElSldWpOVZPmKcl-qMt70adTcfH_FdVtMj8QI-ui2X5/s400/100_1930.jpg" /></a> Yes, I said <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bitsy</span>. You see, it started with "Where in the World is Bilbo", but then Bilbo got lost for awhile. So <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bitsy</span> had to take over his job of traveling to gardens all over the world and meeting their care takers. However, her job promotion was VERY short lived, as Bilbo has finally shown up at his intended destination which is <a href="http://flowergardengirl.wordpress.com/">Flower Garden Girl </a>Garden.<br /><br />As you can see, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bitsy</span> enjoyed her short lived job promotion which brought her to Mosaic Cottage Gardens. She sipped lemonade and read People magazine and sunned herself next to the pool.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35a8KYB2tR3xRgTei0eVirKXtc5ZRq8w-srGoFZeUjMitpDFOiGmk-1alrmMvDgr-IF5IB6FXk8YjkSJXpdFs8nSqfcgWLmxvZgEz585rURIoF5ZCqY3rlqiPuWBhzt6_BmwtxGkpno0w/s1600-h/100_1929.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362823684439873026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj35a8KYB2tR3xRgTei0eVirKXtc5ZRq8w-srGoFZeUjMitpDFOiGmk-1alrmMvDgr-IF5IB6FXk8YjkSJXpdFs8nSqfcgWLmxvZgEz585rURIoF5ZCqY3rlqiPuWBhzt6_BmwtxGkpno0w/s400/100_1929.jpg" /></a><br />She was grateful to her hostess for supplying her with a swimsuit, sunglasses and a lounger that was just her size. This was a very relaxing vacation. She only wishes this job promotion could have lasted longer. She thinks Bilbo has it made!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvG_04cx6ZiJZWNkyP0-fpb9I00LqNI4IruVuEKUPJU4tt-_O5-ZVxFmt9Gd8tsTrvYta67CHyozSC4JI9WvzeFJxte2zoiY_y3f5chHcqC61QUhiSPECHXFt7GILKC8FIkwCk2ogSbBlk/s1600-h/100_1923.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5362823678393185346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvG_04cx6ZiJZWNkyP0-fpb9I00LqNI4IruVuEKUPJU4tt-_O5-ZVxFmt9Gd8tsTrvYta67CHyozSC4JI9WvzeFJxte2zoiY_y3f5chHcqC61QUhiSPECHXFt7GILKC8FIkwCk2ogSbBlk/s400/100_1923.jpg" /></a><br />She enjoyed all of the mosaic creations at the Mosaic Cottage Gardens and even hung out in the Mosaic Fairy House for a bit. </div><div>Alas, all good things must come to an end, so <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bitsy</span> will be headed back to her owner <a href="http://northmobilegardensociety.blogspot.com/">The Dirt Princess<br /></a><div>where she will secretly hope that Bilbo gets lost again so that she may travel to another garden.</div><div> </div><div>So head over to <a href="http://flowergardengirl.wordpress.com/">Flower Garden Girl's </a>Garden and say hello to Bilbo and remind him that he had better be on top of things, as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bitsy</span> is more than ready to take over his job responsibilities! :-)</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-86992831778139494202009-07-22T10:43:00.000-07:002009-07-22T11:08:42.067-07:00Stretched thin.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69uDKGWBNq_qk3jStg1g09ITx9UBAJXMEfu6AqPIafsXFYqCG0sRw1wKoicA029E3gB-m1KhnsanzyqDI6IfrKG_m_HmTKsG2U0_akVA67afgqhzAWDzOGTXF3j-7-EO1X0VflDPVS6dK/s1600-h/100_1907.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361343007537361906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi69uDKGWBNq_qk3jStg1g09ITx9UBAJXMEfu6AqPIafsXFYqCG0sRw1wKoicA029E3gB-m1KhnsanzyqDI6IfrKG_m_HmTKsG2U0_akVA67afgqhzAWDzOGTXF3j-7-EO1X0VflDPVS6dK/s400/100_1907.jpg" /></a> Stretched thin lately due to garden projects and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">maintenance</span>, such as finishing up my picket fence project. I had mentioned in an earlier post that I had used long posts for my fence, as I had an idea of adding more to the fence. The addition would be the 2x4's placed across the top so that I could add decorative corner pieces to each side. I LOVE the way it turned out. The next thing I will do is add large screw hooks to the middle of each section, so that I can add hanging baskets. Of course, the hanging baskets will have to wait until it cools down a bit. The monsoon storms have been fierce this week!!! There has been a lot of tree damage in the area and several fires due to lightning strikes. However, the rain has been WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Z_rByRugeXIaKX7QBNNBNRyDYG1xhs4b2zp-iP_k41HDxxhaqy8B3TGOu2xB2_R1DIq0E9PQoUWrjcQEneXXGqr-Z-03kZqmXQc51JtcjzdF7K3n_y-l5DYDQzC5ulx3WdSrsbTGhP_/s1600-h/100_1906.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361342998335916994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6Z_rByRugeXIaKX7QBNNBNRyDYG1xhs4b2zp-iP_k41HDxxhaqy8B3TGOu2xB2_R1DIq0E9PQoUWrjcQEneXXGqr-Z-03kZqmXQc51JtcjzdF7K3n_y-l5DYDQzC5ulx3WdSrsbTGhP_/s400/100_1906.jpg" /></a> The hubby's contribution to my fence project was adding the gate for me. I'm still removing rock little by little. I'm hoping to get some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana</span> in around the pool, as well as, a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Pomegranate</span> tree that I recently purchased. I know there are drip lines under those rocks, just need to find them and redo them. Now if the Scorpions would just find another yard to hang out in! They love the rocks.....another good reason to get rid of them!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgmUf2Ah6dc7zM2MeI3ckIAqqK-hzqDac9flHPJEi8vDYCecYdiIE_MZ_m0RAVabkYMYpyg5Hh6uuFzDRw7dvG3lczmCLlgNUIc1jUr5tkUL9LyfxZTlNvC9IzgqkUIWUEpMdK9afaDtc/s1600-h/100_1909.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361342992690161986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgmUf2Ah6dc7zM2MeI3ckIAqqK-hzqDac9flHPJEi8vDYCecYdiIE_MZ_m0RAVabkYMYpyg5Hh6uuFzDRw7dvG3lczmCLlgNUIc1jUr5tkUL9LyfxZTlNvC9IzgqkUIWUEpMdK9afaDtc/s400/100_1909.jpg" /></a><br />And the other reason I've been stretched thin lately. Mosaic orders. The busy season is coming fast and I really hope that I can finish up most of my garden projects before I get too swamped. </div><div> </div><div>Happy Gardening!!</div><div> </div><div>Michelle</div><div> </div><div>p.s. a little visitor arrived in the mail this week. Come back and visit me on my next post and maybe she will visit your garden next! :-)<br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiw5GbII0EAsfZmAS9J5wRtHaqXZpj0F0-zaTSTwXJLY0goxoK-9_lF1QgEdER4xMvvNlBxPldbkABhycaDR4IMtQzm_GwOHLIPyz0GtL1kE29zaosrutcHdtPGZd6aYvjLt37kvN8FtM4/s1600-h/100_1909.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I've been stretched thin lately between work</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-77586303575049684852009-07-14T11:33:00.000-07:002009-07-14T12:07:00.508-07:00Yellow<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5AxgyZ8Fa0zLZaHa2W34nzvsPOyhsKZrgcHzQyQo0YrnRuVv4Pxv7IfH8fNpwl3S1B6Yi0LDCFqjHmPxLTTWY6DjBS5elEl5CkSDjwsUIPX1yuI_91Qo1N5MaSJdv3cUalg50CpVjVbb/s1600-h/100_1903.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358389159689229378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5AxgyZ8Fa0zLZaHa2W34nzvsPOyhsKZrgcHzQyQo0YrnRuVv4Pxv7IfH8fNpwl3S1B6Yi0LDCFqjHmPxLTTWY6DjBS5elEl5CkSDjwsUIPX1yuI_91Qo1N5MaSJdv3cUalg50CpVjVbb/s400/100_1903.jpg" /></a> Yellow Trumpet Bush<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndhMsGIapupqn0WucJXfduoErw4TAbCCb6xOObiCgpEuFMsHnD_4AfUCEOLNrGBOBTd-lwgJOwTQER-lXJXSWagEDCHhX21STAsHtMoNbQbM44PLXOz8VL6HyaPq-Ic8NYzMAty7QukHF/s1600-h/100_1904.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358389149821314290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndhMsGIapupqn0WucJXfduoErw4TAbCCb6xOObiCgpEuFMsHnD_4AfUCEOLNrGBOBTd-lwgJOwTQER-lXJXSWagEDCHhX21STAsHtMoNbQbM44PLXOz8VL6HyaPq-Ic8NYzMAty7QukHF/s400/100_1904.jpg" /></a> and a close-up of the trumpet flowers. Little black ants seem to like it. This bush loves the heat!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QO0fbpsf73gsQQmA2XVTfjoJsHZ3-MNIRkbW3SSIfHK44j2AZyHjrdp0FIlHHwwyCs-lXWRdZWMC9ryR-VjpWWRZCdRhCxiHhRdJKm1q_OqHHcpbRWoRE9nKOP0eYIOjp1srdYr5ExuQ/s1600-h/100_1892.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358389144892504658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3QO0fbpsf73gsQQmA2XVTfjoJsHZ3-MNIRkbW3SSIfHK44j2AZyHjrdp0FIlHHwwyCs-lXWRdZWMC9ryR-VjpWWRZCdRhCxiHhRdJKm1q_OqHHcpbRWoRE9nKOP0eYIOjp1srdYr5ExuQ/s400/100_1892.jpg" /></a><br />This very large Sunflower is saying enough of the heat already!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZTQuO0jgstGSJeaZzRRT7CZ_DySlp1fFdaQuA2ZQaT6HW_hE7BC5KfhPymiOD5anpL2jgiuelOaWPwaTQD-hGISWc6QwP4HFgCqgvdr7f_oktG5aOlBY_6-49f_oLtgkJiWnVQMEcg5L/s1600-h/100_1890.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358389138179421810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVZTQuO0jgstGSJeaZzRRT7CZ_DySlp1fFdaQuA2ZQaT6HW_hE7BC5KfhPymiOD5anpL2jgiuelOaWPwaTQD-hGISWc6QwP4HFgCqgvdr7f_oktG5aOlBY_6-49f_oLtgkJiWnVQMEcg5L/s400/100_1890.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A couple of his buddies are still hanging in there.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuxnfTKYz7kNOaxjDm_AlwK7irmQseETY0y4zNn4-jHxYqqEmcQK4EI6P-MGHDFsTvUmJamz7-ucHs5xThJpV9AqtjTnlg52LZssjExc03mlVxg_P4p2n72NnZ1aTUsdKko4SkjSCT_fi/s1600-h/100_1891.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358389131413186290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuxnfTKYz7kNOaxjDm_AlwK7irmQseETY0y4zNn4-jHxYqqEmcQK4EI6P-MGHDFsTvUmJamz7-ucHs5xThJpV9AqtjTnlg52LZssjExc03mlVxg_P4p2n72NnZ1aTUsdKko4SkjSCT_fi/s400/100_1891.jpg" /></a><br />If you look closely, you can see a little bee.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-ATJgiyG9Cmw9jyHQ82g3dr7BNXmv6wRFva4zwBlZhvLq-KyWNPRRcu63f9nrHG31rdUYJM1xo2Ihyphenhyphene_K6TWV4eOed3seWmmDuY5qYCKd29GR1xVq3iNSLuVpUTMyeonT9FdqblfwhyphenhyphenK/s1600-h/100_1905.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358387208177124962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-ATJgiyG9Cmw9jyHQ82g3dr7BNXmv6wRFva4zwBlZhvLq-KyWNPRRcu63f9nrHG31rdUYJM1xo2Ihyphenhyphene_K6TWV4eOed3seWmmDuY5qYCKd29GR1xVq3iNSLuVpUTMyeonT9FdqblfwhyphenhyphenK/s400/100_1905.jpg" /></a> Squash. This may be the only one that makes it, as the heat is killing the plant. Must buy shade cloth today.<br /><br /><div><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDWcPN8_iiJPXaq3nEJh9xcxZ-cHYxmj1yN5oYBxNwOI2NM4KQ7S_DSciBvoQDcKAClm2PxsNeP7ZNmgQDfT_uqoU8A1RPsXLbfhAVmBgAxEDUKFtAVcfciA6aHmTkLftST3f35UbVfb/s1600-h/100_1902.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 387px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358387042926601218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0cDWcPN8_iiJPXaq3nEJh9xcxZ-cHYxmj1yN5oYBxNwOI2NM4KQ7S_DSciBvoQDcKAClm2PxsNeP7ZNmgQDfT_uqoU8A1RPsXLbfhAVmBgAxEDUKFtAVcfciA6aHmTkLftST3f35UbVfb/s400/100_1902.jpg" /></a> I am not sure what this flower is. It was in a mixed package of seeds I tossed out last Fall. Seems to be <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tolerating</span> the heat just fine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSH2muNufgc025uzlWSGSOnnme1BPkDEeJnEk_vfYVup9CN6JAIAHrfmPzrn1tMAPBxWmqCoFku6eSb0rkZZoVdgtscYkVm6n2_g5PexS5aEjMRJ_i5VNX3VUUcN_4-gerV9YREwWSgq8i/s1600-h/100_1901.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358387039744684402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSH2muNufgc025uzlWSGSOnnme1BPkDEeJnEk_vfYVup9CN6JAIAHrfmPzrn1tMAPBxWmqCoFku6eSb0rkZZoVdgtscYkVm6n2_g5PexS5aEjMRJ_i5VNX3VUUcN_4-gerV9YREwWSgq8i/s400/100_1901.jpg" /></a> Lemons. Not yellow yet.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2o0LtLMmRw80lVDS021Nq0iVQ0_YeqmVAM1Vce8qiAp2mUDLVS5dEdNDdI2cGt-Kk5nwWLTCIC0E4TyGg49ka4RYByB9QhEGArJUY6zd3TBJg_BBaZ6vSAYNPcNx9LNIQTfffpq5niaY7/s1600-h/100_1900.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358387032795842290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2o0LtLMmRw80lVDS021Nq0iVQ0_YeqmVAM1Vce8qiAp2mUDLVS5dEdNDdI2cGt-Kk5nwWLTCIC0E4TyGg49ka4RYByB9QhEGArJUY6zd3TBJg_BBaZ6vSAYNPcNx9LNIQTfffpq5niaY7/s400/100_1900.jpg" /></a><br />Bad picture due to the sun, but this is a Yellow Trumpet Tree. One of my faves!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi_8gPFdZmPdLW4oW6QD3BXebmed8rjpCv-KWlx8o0SKQBOCaOXryyAy-otJ2ZZEg48lzbkr-KRqqDbXqm1rRFVp4wnltIev3IJ6YzbdcvlLxkveLSZSQC8wjJ_OMBGuhudkZoWdLcR95/s1600-h/100_1899.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358387027367678178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizi_8gPFdZmPdLW4oW6QD3BXebmed8rjpCv-KWlx8o0SKQBOCaOXryyAy-otJ2ZZEg48lzbkr-KRqqDbXqm1rRFVp4wnltIev3IJ6YzbdcvlLxkveLSZSQC8wjJ_OMBGuhudkZoWdLcR95/s400/100_1899.jpg" /></a><br />Yellow Hibiscus. I had to move the pot from the front patio to a little more protected area as the heat was scorching it, although it is a heat lover too. Just not 113 degrees day after day.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3REhXUzgguBrqjkg1i0-KGVBwg3NdkiElVc5xsLfJqbEZ3WkKv4RdNmpmqHil49PcMdHiHh_Lx9tPfwBtMRgZtc5cDvZ30NuTdgfXByJe_77TgKHz7vB1RCln7pBh_Tbmc1VoCuKD1dNr/s1600-h/100_1897.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358386483327940594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3REhXUzgguBrqjkg1i0-KGVBwg3NdkiElVc5xsLfJqbEZ3WkKv4RdNmpmqHil49PcMdHiHh_Lx9tPfwBtMRgZtc5cDvZ30NuTdgfXByJe_77TgKHz7vB1RCln7pBh_Tbmc1VoCuKD1dNr/s400/100_1897.jpg" /></a><br />This is a cucumber. I cannot remember what kind, but the package stated it was heat tolerant. It is the funniest shape. I have a regular cucumber plant also mixed in with this plant.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kfuv17Hy2NUwnDmjU2m1R5ZAZFF4lpIFsPlhLOw-0N_WBjm_jxYb-aXSaQC19uAuP9OTYcUA3y438YRHKyIILXPNZ30us3Y6tlaEsz5j_MWaRkwCPU4KVZtoqe2YoYZtU53dI9I5-1ao/s1600-h/100_1894.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 173px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358386472952729586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kfuv17Hy2NUwnDmjU2m1R5ZAZFF4lpIFsPlhLOw-0N_WBjm_jxYb-aXSaQC19uAuP9OTYcUA3y438YRHKyIILXPNZ30us3Y6tlaEsz5j_MWaRkwCPU4KVZtoqe2YoYZtU53dI9I5-1ao/s400/100_1894.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Yellow <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Koi</span>. He was moving too fast to get a better picture of him.</div><div> </div><div>I hope you enjoyed my Yellow :-)</div><div>Have a fabulous sunny (not HOT) day!!! :-)</div><div> </div><div>Michelle<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-72396015171847870282009-07-08T07:08:00.000-07:002009-07-08T09:23:50.211-07:00116 Degrees??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsMozMFaTTZ-CUBJVB_wGVwXd0uQfB6SDC9c-r2vZH6u-7n1iv2sGn5O-NWfcN2iVF3bY-ArC_S965cptByire8m6suOtUylOKJLarC3_06dC4ERfQw0kHqdVUGQVg8fZ-ck6ePe7uLHf/s1600-h/100_1868.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356119122702133218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCsMozMFaTTZ-CUBJVB_wGVwXd0uQfB6SDC9c-r2vZH6u-7n1iv2sGn5O-NWfcN2iVF3bY-ArC_S965cptByire8m6suOtUylOKJLarC3_06dC4ERfQw0kHqdVUGQVg8fZ-ck6ePe7uLHf/s400/100_1868.jpg" /></a>Well, it is supposed to be 116 degrees this coming weekend and I'm thinking about my poor garden. Most of the plantings in my garden are heat tolerant, but there are just a few left over from Spring that will say their goodbyes here soon. Of course, all plants that are in pots right now are needing a little extra attention (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ie</span>:water) as the dry heat sucks all of the moisture from everything. We are, however, in the midst of monsoon season and we are actually at about 35% humidity right now (Wow, huh??) I know....you people from back East are saying <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">whoopty</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">doo</span>!<br />A plant that I can count on in this high heat is the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana</span>. It needs very little water and it thrives in hot temps. The pic above is a close-up of the pink and yellow flowered one in my front yard.<br /><br />That is it below as well.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-Ncgb1i_ChQ6VX2aSR2ewVaN7mERF5xVHlgSd1TpJT_yDy673F7Qf1PrYklzPW2_tRz8kzecBjJfPxqVQa_1Q06J_PeWx0b-KNhj3FROVyFWWYJ8aD5XAZlDqppZqz9VZPU3wzV9xe7a/s1600-h/100_1867.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356119112260725378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8-Ncgb1i_ChQ6VX2aSR2ewVaN7mERF5xVHlgSd1TpJT_yDy673F7Qf1PrYklzPW2_tRz8kzecBjJfPxqVQa_1Q06J_PeWx0b-KNhj3FROVyFWWYJ8aD5XAZlDqppZqz9VZPU3wzV9xe7a/s400/100_1867.jpg" /></a> Here is a close up of a bright yellow one I have in the back yard.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyH1Ml_KfL1m_TS1hWakbixNWPcEJkSrYuPRHDq1waaMpcgty_eHtJZo9ZABFGFgPqmVSN4XXGXtXQG8tf923BsTUak46v0OO9snIVPo7S5Kz2Nl2mkCEEoDmLir5YIXhIe0NZnUVq5IR/s1600-h/100_1866.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356118575398924018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCyH1Ml_KfL1m_TS1hWakbixNWPcEJkSrYuPRHDq1waaMpcgty_eHtJZo9ZABFGFgPqmVSN4XXGXtXQG8tf923BsTUak46v0OO9snIVPo7S5Kz2Nl2mkCEEoDmLir5YIXhIe0NZnUVq5IR/s400/100_1866.jpg" /></a><br />This thing has gone crazy wild. It is in dire need of a good trimming and I am adding that to my to-do list today. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana's</span> can handle a trim during these HOT temps. It had quite a few more flowers on it last month.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSreDAXZi7u4W1HDi-p6bBPO2l-jyn_Ttu1NolgRgTs5XvBvp2sbQsvUrR-xhMIXc3Wfl1hPPKGio0Ro7Fv96ZRld_lUmEZPX9L_YfKPklv4x5rm8jJkaVQqDIIvX-3nxwqIrfSBBGk2vA/s1600-h/100_1865.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356118566552632482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSreDAXZi7u4W1HDi-p6bBPO2l-jyn_Ttu1NolgRgTs5XvBvp2sbQsvUrR-xhMIXc3Wfl1hPPKGio0Ro7Fv96ZRld_lUmEZPX9L_YfKPklv4x5rm8jJkaVQqDIIvX-3nxwqIrfSBBGk2vA/s400/100_1865.jpg" /></a><br />Here is a close-up one of my lavender <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana</span>.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTll3p4wKuGJz6EcowYVdtmg69mTZjTEEQYZmnqDXG8s6mgbMpKD_NAOzOf7GTAnF26deC04_EpNp6PfSJYdldYWY_QZ285TmA8V_jNhj7ubc2DwVEFzn38DuFdnF1FxU_wxJ8HKisO1EJ/s1600-h/100_1864.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356118558444461186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTll3p4wKuGJz6EcowYVdtmg69mTZjTEEQYZmnqDXG8s6mgbMpKD_NAOzOf7GTAnF26deC04_EpNp6PfSJYdldYWY_QZ285TmA8V_jNhj7ubc2DwVEFzn38DuFdnF1FxU_wxJ8HKisO1EJ/s400/100_1864.jpg" /></a><br /><br />It hangs out over a huge planter that I built. I love this one the best. It is very fragrant and the butterflies love it.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfZrGV2PrOFzpG_P0mjv3sWN8HiT3idUb1n3FyHr6tmoxx1qFjfQdRv3NH13vxrXrH7eSXBN0998rH9YKoMkWDb3OMnESmgx708JIEDO-IHvdZ3HTi6fHfAcU5FSEjqImcc9DeXZ91QDL/s1600-h/100_1863.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356118555389475762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfZrGV2PrOFzpG_P0mjv3sWN8HiT3idUb1n3FyHr6tmoxx1qFjfQdRv3NH13vxrXrH7eSXBN0998rH9YKoMkWDb3OMnESmgx708JIEDO-IHvdZ3HTi6fHfAcU5FSEjqImcc9DeXZ91QDL/s400/100_1863.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Here is a close up of the red and orange one I planted last year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKRCJ0hYOO372m3Vl0MWuCMNusj5bNKTw09B3OzphQ7XSIc44x20Ju48eTtQp_lT1h8fpmogloNYKhXHOGKXjZGqfU5FqH-Tpq1gm9Krdi6M9G_hWvbcQmSvVqx24NrBkSJQxwVFbMDmZ/s1600-h/100_1862.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356118546495333794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKRCJ0hYOO372m3Vl0MWuCMNusj5bNKTw09B3OzphQ7XSIc44x20Ju48eTtQp_lT1h8fpmogloNYKhXHOGKXjZGqfU5FqH-Tpq1gm9Krdi6M9G_hWvbcQmSvVqx24NrBkSJQxwVFbMDmZ/s400/100_1862.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />It is very happy where it is and has exploded in size these last few months. You can see blooms from the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bougainvillea</span> also mixed in (pink)(another heat lover). I do not know why I planted the red <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana</span> next to the pink <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Bougainvillea</span>. I should have planted the pink and yellow <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Lantana</span> there. The color combo bothers me a bit, but I think I have an idea on how to make the best of it. Another project on my to-do list. :-)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnD_E6ljQ1gThubKIyJPxdlPXJc1nJ2jofMD2mTfhNNXrw8BzY7qs8mpPI_lUExYa72MV5b7RfXcbGefU82shKeQ3MGtt4Zr6q-l6mfm8ap_tWhijgDNPnk5whgM77RPLXtAZsf6mg6a2g/s1600-h/100_1861.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356113625049852242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnD_E6ljQ1gThubKIyJPxdlPXJc1nJ2jofMD2mTfhNNXrw8BzY7qs8mpPI_lUExYa72MV5b7RfXcbGefU82shKeQ3MGtt4Zr6q-l6mfm8ap_tWhijgDNPnk5whgM77RPLXtAZsf6mg6a2g/s400/100_1861.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Still working on the picket fence and I'm almost done. Maybe next post?? If not, I'll share some more heat loving plants with ya :-)</div><div>Stay cool!</div><div>Michelle<br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-89681499371967618782009-06-29T11:10:00.001-07:002009-06-29T11:33:25.737-07:00Just call me "Sweaty Betty"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg97KxBuYqCrlrnCWAONZYOne74wr4J1xzTU1OFjUAMJAuHtG4CEMZwdNuvzqtFQ9-JYw2hw34rXRXzHhZuVD6Q6h53ToVmPeCTsEnnfjy4F-d9CZ3zX5twbEPfl8s3ivORn4fHqsLKC4j/s1600-h/100_1844.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814381221078162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg97KxBuYqCrlrnCWAONZYOne74wr4J1xzTU1OFjUAMJAuHtG4CEMZwdNuvzqtFQ9-JYw2hw34rXRXzHhZuVD6Q6h53ToVmPeCTsEnnfjy4F-d9CZ3zX5twbEPfl8s3ivORn4fHqsLKC4j/s400/100_1844.JPG" /></a> Well, it has been a toasty 111 DEGREES this past weekend here in Phoenix, AZ! Hence my new name "Sweaty Betty". Yes, it is a dry heat here in Arizona, but Hot is Hot! As you can see by the above picture, I didn't let a "little" heat stop me from getting some things done around the yard. I painted a few picket fence sections that will be going up around my pool area.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyFMpkveRTdLyhLrXtVY10XYGBxJljByLfNQNoTFlVPu741mwociT2xoH-xzEkhTsVyFMJJ6dd79PoBv12k1ExYjgfRagIyWTNvR4uOmbiWjPLiuFPevlwUkNn5y4NbC6RGyYjOqCj5Ip/s1600-h/100_1843.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814149811980466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyFMpkveRTdLyhLrXtVY10XYGBxJljByLfNQNoTFlVPu741mwociT2xoH-xzEkhTsVyFMJJ6dd79PoBv12k1ExYjgfRagIyWTNvR4uOmbiWjPLiuFPevlwUkNn5y4NbC6RGyYjOqCj5Ip/s400/100_1843.JPG" /></a> The old pool fence was rusting and was just plain ugly, so we took it down...... over a YEAR AND HALF AGO! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Geez</span>! I finally just got around to digging up the old fence poles. This took a few days. I would like to speak to the person or persons who installed these poles. Did we really need to use 2 bags of cement per pole???? The ground here in Arizona can be like.....CEMENT and it was no easy task getting these poles out. I'm sure a few cuss words were heard throughout the neighborhood.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBFBGnXvWxqumnIIfB2V2gDgXWILcI22T91RnBbNWQAOQ2-3XhoSpddr8_T8Orq847dZleFOpCdtHPOvD879lzIcRkUDigxyIA8kIs2skN2r5XFjTa8iKe0kXIAlbPu8bhp4Pl3CAhx1t/s1600-h/100_1847.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814143465906882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRBFBGnXvWxqumnIIfB2V2gDgXWILcI22T91RnBbNWQAOQ2-3XhoSpddr8_T8Orq847dZleFOpCdtHPOvD879lzIcRkUDigxyIA8kIs2skN2r5XFjTa8iKe0kXIAlbPu8bhp4Pl3CAhx1t/s400/100_1847.JPG" /></a> Next task. Dig new holes for new fence posts and move sprinkler to other side of where fence will be.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrHQsWGmjMMONaxTMtVMmexRy1m8PuIANQtVojbUCDjeQjI9Pbyjg9xLrmD9vcMDe8CE3M_x03-84Cnvh-ANcYkJYZ-wHLUGtp1eblaoaY-5hOKoFNlKAxaNSuCSv2pPqfGhURCqruLPl/s1600-h/100_1846.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814139871347266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrHQsWGmjMMONaxTMtVMmexRy1m8PuIANQtVojbUCDjeQjI9Pbyjg9xLrmD9vcMDe8CE3M_x03-84Cnvh-ANcYkJYZ-wHLUGtp1eblaoaY-5hOKoFNlKAxaNSuCSv2pPqfGhURCqruLPl/s400/100_1846.JPG" /></a><br />Here is a better picture of where I moved the new sprinkler. I cannot for the life of me, figure out why the original sprinkler was next to the pool. All it did was help rust the original fence.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBupWOE3B8hxtc04kNdUKLKE2WAmRipJcE53_7pyZaGS8zfefdyl6OS9tpBW0mmZgOoKCq2RU9ob2NQniLAXVUFF-26Ab3ZwPswrOBx4xilc72yIZkSezahucbbbkNGDrrhcuuQIX2caQe/s1600-h/100_1849.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 311px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814135273163170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBupWOE3B8hxtc04kNdUKLKE2WAmRipJcE53_7pyZaGS8zfefdyl6OS9tpBW0mmZgOoKCq2RU9ob2NQniLAXVUFF-26Ab3ZwPswrOBx4xilc72yIZkSezahucbbbkNGDrrhcuuQIX2caQe/s400/100_1849.JPG" /></a> Here's the old sprinkler capped off. :-)</div><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkfUK1RYEpsbaysoWmFWLGGHW4Ad875858pbDVUWvjZG8jczoDeT7_EfGQaVS9g5geWl5Brgm3gu01CtIypXotS1YzK45-H8DXQu4WI-_K8sx26BavhYRqpSAynT3SZ29IqDXGur6GWWJ/s1600-h/100_1848.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5352814135443854034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPkfUK1RYEpsbaysoWmFWLGGHW4Ad875858pbDVUWvjZG8jczoDeT7_EfGQaVS9g5geWl5Brgm3gu01CtIypXotS1YzK45-H8DXQu4WI-_K8sx26BavhYRqpSAynT3SZ29IqDXGur6GWWJ/s400/100_1848.JPG" /></a> I forgot to mention that I am also removing rock (lots of it) from around the pool area. The entire pool is surrounded by the stuff. It is sharp on the feet. Weeds try to make a life in it. It is almost impossible to remove fallen leaves from it without blowing them all into the pool. I could go on, but I won't. This job will have to be done in sections, as the rock is about 3-4 inches deep. I want to put <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pavers</span> and plants in it's place. Yes! Plants! This is my total motivation. More areas to plant something pretty :-)</div><div> </div><div>In my next post, I'll show you my picket fence work. It is turning out really pretty. </div><div> </div><div>Michelle<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-53827189723761158952009-06-23T08:34:00.000-07:002009-06-23T08:42:33.031-07:00Escargot???<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaHaWMeWtJZkbZH5HFCID2Rnu7uwFEN4YtuoTt7-7rpQzXgaDFRws0dU9o1DjiRxcIEHS0McaNa2RTuBGFuatVPmFnhD766RFZIpsprupHFMIjKwb6oIpWE1KdaJBNkegYF2FJAV4bTRM/s1600-h/100_1559.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350548157885126578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaHaWMeWtJZkbZH5HFCID2Rnu7uwFEN4YtuoTt7-7rpQzXgaDFRws0dU9o1DjiRxcIEHS0McaNa2RTuBGFuatVPmFnhD766RFZIpsprupHFMIjKwb6oIpWE1KdaJBNkegYF2FJAV4bTRM/s400/100_1559.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8j3DJC_CBEe736Y5gBmcD7Y39EKv6gTllDn9S8tH3QXbjVFZ86rK2f7mQ7RylFIRDq-W4p4yzv74USrP6Q7HkoLgNJNeEt8G9s8AESo_693BbIBBEOYszOR6k49iYSun_e3IKnW64VpB/s1600-h/100_1554.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350547925717378530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd8j3DJC_CBEe736Y5gBmcD7Y39EKv6gTllDn9S8tH3QXbjVFZ86rK2f7mQ7RylFIRDq-W4p4yzv74USrP6Q7HkoLgNJNeEt8G9s8AESo_693BbIBBEOYszOR6k49iYSun_e3IKnW64VpB/s400/100_1554.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-DIcIVVTc_vUmfl3aWUv6CUBinYOXuUoBIpdi5hgCQ7iXyuOK459H_ywto-tusKTjBccySHDwfcCNLit3tXJ1DwQ6e2hkNTh4v6HizUhQMoinpUEemXvCGUZE4iF2Z1Ax1YMJbv4os0A/s1600-h/100_1560.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350547770750916802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE-DIcIVVTc_vUmfl3aWUv6CUBinYOXuUoBIpdi5hgCQ7iXyuOK459H_ywto-tusKTjBccySHDwfcCNLit3tXJ1DwQ6e2hkNTh4v6HizUhQMoinpUEemXvCGUZE4iF2Z1Ax1YMJbv4os0A/s400/100_1560.JPG" /></a><br />Mosaic snail that I made for my yard to sit next to the pond.<br />I'm enjoying meeting all of you garden bloggers!!!!!</div><div> </div><div>Michelle<br /><div><br /><br /> </div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7752025672493871885.post-38620071662490264552009-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:002009-06-18T13:42:38.408-07:00Some pics from my back yard<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rc2PQwOmoiNK4ZOwJTgxyX-HnnxS57upEEdUXcWxrl_iBjH0ijuv85Nf85HiZly9iNSexv5_8nDRxSFTdjWMBoBw5RRY_YvPYr19xpMMq6tZDvTcsuggumVAtaqjmAUGjo1KuOA9yvB5/s1600-h/100_1667.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348770653290704754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rc2PQwOmoiNK4ZOwJTgxyX-HnnxS57upEEdUXcWxrl_iBjH0ijuv85Nf85HiZly9iNSexv5_8nDRxSFTdjWMBoBw5RRY_YvPYr19xpMMq6tZDvTcsuggumVAtaqjmAUGjo1KuOA9yvB5/s400/100_1667.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6U-xvp3lXMXY5QmHqaA7xz70YcIVm869hT8flevj1z0T7FJUjyMAvXlwRswV8lzqWESQ5xGwXeHIkTehQE5-S8TCgXZILEMJArRPK-jGPPulKceAA6gkmRCMp5zVXx-PF1VkV2hisoVaM/s1600-h/100_1670.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348770495751646834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6U-xvp3lXMXY5QmHqaA7xz70YcIVm869hT8flevj1z0T7FJUjyMAvXlwRswV8lzqWESQ5xGwXeHIkTehQE5-S8TCgXZILEMJArRPK-jGPPulKceAA6gkmRCMp5zVXx-PF1VkV2hisoVaM/s400/100_1670.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0lYGkcKhV2nPOfirHeSTIVOwp90jVgQbsAzJ8SUw3blmPXYgxC73q2EBD7-vOg0jedi2KLe7PcEmYBzhjH-j9M6-vSnCH8-b3ECtPoC_Mh3MA6P7wHCVWHYoMBXqlnWlOeJ5PWOAg5RB/s1600-h/000_0005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348768856665701010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO0lYGkcKhV2nPOfirHeSTIVOwp90jVgQbsAzJ8SUw3blmPXYgxC73q2EBD7-vOg0jedi2KLe7PcEmYBzhjH-j9M6-vSnCH8-b3ECtPoC_Mh3MA6P7wHCVWHYoMBXqlnWlOeJ5PWOAg5RB/s400/000_0005.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZspfLi_OiS0XRw_kR-Bish_3dsHB6rBSOZhOkgbT2lNKTPIbo-Q41idGPYANa-9c7Nj2nTou5NzDD86vMv8iyaRTWV7oJy00dLfkAQhu8TBhtMWeD6f2v3dpy3BK3xbv_9KPuNb60nKa9/s1600-h/000_0008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348768684892628002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZspfLi_OiS0XRw_kR-Bish_3dsHB6rBSOZhOkgbT2lNKTPIbo-Q41idGPYANa-9c7Nj2nTou5NzDD86vMv8iyaRTWV7oJy00dLfkAQhu8TBhtMWeD6f2v3dpy3BK3xbv_9KPuNb60nKa9/s400/000_0008.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Michelle Leglerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10404294925839643003noreply@blogger.com7