Bloom Day
I’m sick with a cold (happens every year about a week after everyone comes back from easter break bearing fresh germs), so I don’t have anything new to report garden-wise. On the other hand, I did get to take some pictures of the gladiolas and marigolds that have sprung into bloom.
Mini Bolero Marigolds... check out the colors. I grew these from seed.
The gladiola that I’m about to show you were given to me free as sprouting bulbs by a woman who was having to clear a bed of bulbs her grandmother brought with her to Texas. I didn’t expect to get ANY blooms, frankly, and was just happy that the bulbs are alive and doing well. But surprise, surprise, they bloomed … and they’re GORGEOUS.
And what’s this behind the Gladiola? Well, the Super Sweet 100’s were planted here last year, and it looks like they self-seeded some volunteers! What a hardy plant. I killed that thing twice before it got to bear any fruit, and it not only fruited, but reproduced. I’m curious as to what kind of fruit it’ll bear this year, so when I’m feeling better I’ll unearth it and pot it up in a container.
That *is* a lovely flower. And I love your marigolds, too. I considered growing some from seed (those catalogs…), but didn’t get around to it. I might buy some at the garden center, though, to brighten my bed while I wait for tomatoes.
Sorry about the broccoli, and the cold.