He is a little late, but there is still some pollen left for him on this plant. This plant is aptly named bee balm. Although the plant is fading, it still has pollen for this little guy, so don’t prune off the “ugly stuff” too early. Wait until they have gotten all of the pollen they can. I caught a quick video of this little guy. There are so many different kinds of bees and wasps out there if you take the time to look closely.
Did not get many dragon fruit flowers this year and zero fruit. The weather was mild and then got really hot and I don’t think the dragon liked that. Disappointing, but sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. That’s life.
We have had such a mild spring so far. Lot’s of rain and cool weather. But, it looks like Texas is trying to make up for lost time because it is getting really hot. Plants don’t like these extreme temperature shifts. It is supposed to get up to 107 this week. Oh my. Note: We must remember to provide water for the animals out there. Pets, frogs, lizards, bees, deer, rabbits, birds. We are all a part of the circle of life.
Here are some pre-107 degree weather pics:
Long beans. I normally say that long beans can take the heat. We shall see with the weather that is headed our way. I love long beans. They are tasty raw, even when the seeds start to swell. They are sweet and crispy. I planted long bean seeds on March 20. Sprouted by March 27.
March 27April 6
Growing bitter melon and jelly melon on the same trellis.
Jelly or horned melon tastes like a lemony cucumber. I eat it like a grapefruit with a spoon. It is really tasty and it can take the heat…the hotter the better….and very productive. Handle with care though. Very sharp spines.
Persimmon tree planted this year is coming along. It has fruit!
Trombone squash
Cucumbers. I planted two types from seed this year: suyu long and armenian
Frogfruit, an excellent wildlife plant and groundcover. It is really thriving now that it is in the full sun. I sure miss the our Red Oak shade tree that we lost in the last winter freeze, but it does not.
First peaches came in from La Feliciana peach tree
Other things going on in June
Lemon drop watermelon – I will not grow this one again but it was fun and tasty. Interesting thing is that it was under pressure and as soon as I cut into it, it popped and cracked open. Surprised me a bit.
