I found a surprise in my garden today. This white flower appears to be a begonia, but I don’t recall planting it. Friends and neighbors do give me plants which often need help, so perhaps this one came to me as a sad root in a pot without an identity. It’s a lovely surprise on this smokey October day. I really like the happy ball-shaped yellow centers. I felt like it was a gift from the garden fairies when I saw it. ~Carlotta Lucas, AGC Member
I am not sure how I even noticed this little one, down so low.
I call it, “awaiting lunch at the Marigold Cafe “
Photo by: Lynn McDonald, AGC Member
The goldenrod crab spider (Misumena vatia) sits on top of flowers with their first two pairs of legs spread, using those legs to grab and eat insects that come to the flowers.
“Some pollinators in action in my garden this week.” ~Goly Ostovar, AGC Member
Today in the garden: Member Viki Ashford’s Garden Photos by Viki
Photos by: Lucretia Weems
‘Teddy Bear’ Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), Easy to grow Annual, Full sun, Well-drained soil, Semi-Drought Tolerant: Water deeply when top 2 inches of soil is dry, Height: 18-24 inches, Flowers: 3-6 inches unique double blooms (pompom-style) Color: Deep golden yellow, Attracts: Pollinators, Provides seeds for Birds
Photos by: Carlotta Lucas, AGC Member
