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Old October 27, 2019   #481
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Old October 29, 2019   #482
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Default Camellia Time

Camellia time is beginning, first the sasanqua varieties with their smaller leaves and flowers and later in January/February the big leafed and big flowered japonicas will kick in. This was the first one out of the gate this year, a sasanqua called 'Apple Blossom'.





Right behind it is 'Leslie Ann".






In about a week 'Stephanie Golden' should be ready for her photo debut.
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Old November 2, 2019   #483
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What kind of sun do you plant them in? Not full sun, correct? I see them in all the nurseries now.
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Old November 3, 2019   #484
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They like part shade, especially the big japonicas but the sasanquas will take a little more sun. I've see the latter out in full sun before but my guess is that they got a bit of afternoon shade.

This is the best time to buy one, when they're blooming so that you know what you're getting is what you want.
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I saw sasanquas growing right out in the sun along roads, and Japan gets a lot of sunshine in the winter.
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I saw sasanquas growing right out in the sun along roads, and Japan gets a lot of sunshine in the winter.
Depends on where one lives. Down here they need protection from the hot afternoon sun.
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It probably depends which part of Japan one is in, too. I travelled all over and don't remember which part had sasanquas growing as boulevard trees.
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Old November 7, 2019   #488
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Default Today on the milkweed

A monarch caterpillar. Once it becomes a butterfly I hope it can find enough nectar to eat. I'm looking at butterfly feeders on Amazon.
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Cilantro and Schizostylis are still in bloom. Surprising how long cilantro goes on for.
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Old December 6, 2019   #490
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Default Bee on basil flower

I have a few gnarly looking large basil plants that are hanging on from last summer. This afternoon there were about a dozen bees buzzing around on the flowers.
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Old December 6, 2019   #491
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Cute little bee eyes. Ours have gone to sleep for now.
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A monarch caterpillar. Once it becomes a butterfly I hope it can find enough nectar to eat. I'm looking at butterfly feeders on Amazon.
You can just use a piece of a sponge in a shallow dish of sugar water. The butterflies will land and feed from the sponge. Be sure to clean it well every 3-4 days or it will get moldy.
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Old December 8, 2019   #493
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Thank you, MissS.
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I'm going to miss all of you and all of the beautiful photos on this thread. I just read that Mishka is shutting down Tomatoville at the end of this month.
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