If you were following me way back in the April of 2009 you probably remember the arbor I built for a Better Homes and Gardens contest. I didn't win but I did get to build my arbor while someone else picked up the tab. On the other side of the arbor is the self sowing garden which is where one of the nasturtiums was planted. Close by you can see a young crape myrtle which was a cutting from my parent's crape myrtle. Moonvines are twining up the posts of the arbor and should start producing blossoms in mid to late August.
The other side of the garden is where I've allowed self sowing plants like celosia and cosmos to grow. Behind these rampant self sowers is the obelisk where I planted the nasturtiums.
And here we are at the first nasturtium. It's alive which is about all the good news I have right now. The nasturtium is covered by poppy seed pods.
The other nasturtium still hanging around is under a Japanese maple just off of our back patio. I planted it there for the shade but even full shade isn't good enough without adequate rain and too much heat.
I had hoped for a better showing for the Grow Project but we can't change the weather to suit our needs. Unfortunately this week looks like more of the same. I'm definitely looking forward to the cooler weather that fall is sure to bring. How about you?
I'm growing Nasturtium "Spitfire" for the GROW project. Thanks, to Renee's Garden for the seeds.