In Full Bloom by the Light of the Moon

Moon Flowers

Tonight, I will water the garden at night in hopes of catching a glimpse of some wide open Moon Flowers.  Stay tuned for a photo.  :)

Help! The Plants are Thirsty, but We Cannot Turn the Water on

I went to the garden today (Sat.) to water, but could not, because the watering key is missing.  If you accidentally took the key, please water the garden today/tomorrow and put the key back.

If no one has the key, it must have been stolen, and we need a new one.

I don't think the plants will survive this weekend's 100 degrees plus heat without water. 

Must...Have...Water...

The plants are making a bold effort to stand up against this Virginia heat.  Look at the gorgeous sunflowers.  Moonflowers, hang in there (they continue to climb the trellis, but look very droopy in the heat)!  Special thanks to the summer waterers and to our custodian, Nicolas, who watered the garden today.

Feathered Friends

The Panther Patch now has three bird feeders!  When you come to water the garden, consider bringing some bird seed to replenish the feeders.

Garden Survives Storm!

The garden beat Friday's storm like a true champion!  Since Parklawn was closed today due to lack of power, the PAC children were unable to water the plants.  I went to check in on my leafy green friends.  I was relieved when each and every flower and veggie reported for role call.  I relocated a bean pole to hold up a collapsed tomato cage.  A discarded stake became a crutch to support a tall, carnation-like marigold.  One of the bird feeder poles has been re-made into a prop for one glorious sunflower.  Special thanks to the gardeners who managed to water over the weekend.  I know you must have had your hands full with many storm-aftermath chores.  There are many ripe strawberries, beans, and squash in the garden...so come harvest.  There is also a ton of basil.  Come and get it!!!