What does your pond look like ... Today?

[j.w]

Strange looking banana appeared on my banana tree.Isn't it cute, has curly hair even

 

[Troutredds]

I really enjoy seeing all the beautiful summer ponds and gardens in this thread. Here's a few recent views of things here:

 

[cas]

so how big are your trout @Troutredds ?

 

[Troutredds]

so how big are your trout @Troutredds ?

The largest, a female rainbow, is over 20 inches long, but my wife claims men always exaggerate about size.

 

[sissy]

They do

 

[addy1]

Addy they are like banana ears they never stop growing .I have to thin mine out when I get the time .My black mini ones are nice .

lol they do when the frost hits ....................dead!

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Some of the native plants I've added around my pond.

 

[Jeff Kraemer]

The semi-gloss finish really brings the color out of the w

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[Jeff Kraemer]

 

[cas]

Those of you that have a green thumb when it comes to water lilies will not think this a big deal - but I have SIX water lilies blooming at the same time! Woohoo! Last year I think I had a total of six blooms.

 

[Mike in Vermont]

Nice. I would like to get some of the yellow ones next year.

 

[addy1]

Yeah Cas! I have gotten more and more blooms as more fish have appeared in the pond. And I do fertilize. This year I have been feeding the pigs every few days, maybe the extra food is helping, mine are blooming like crazy.

The purple fantasy, is a slow bloomer but it survived the deer kicking it out of its pot and stomping on it.

This one is around 7 inches wide.

The hibiscus right next to the pond is blooming beautifully.

The lotus are still putting up lots of flowers

And this is a volunteer plant, around 6 foot wide, covered with tomatoes

One of the best blooming crepe myrtle years yet, they usually freeze back.

 

[cas]

I would like to get some of the yellow ones next year.

Got those three light yellow lilies last year from Craigslist for $5. And then I planted them in kitty litter like @addy1 suggested and they are going to town - usually I have at least one blooming at a time. Finally I think I might have gotten the hang of it.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

So this was my first year growing Pumpkins. I wasn't sure how it would go. As it turns out, it's been a success. I had problems with squash bugs, but realized the problem early enough to keep most eggs from hatching. I also have powdery mildew, but it's not too bad.

However, I'll be celebrating Halloween in August.

Guess I started them a little too early. Turns out, the "90 days until harvest" on the back of the seed packet was right. It's been 93 days since I planted the seeds. Still, I'm thrilled about the success of it, even if I don't get any during the appropriate time of year.

 

[bagsmom]

So this was my first year growing Pumpkins. I wasn't sure how it would go. As it turns out, it's been a success. I had problems with squash bugs, but realized the problem early enough to keep most eggs from hatching. I also have powdery mildew, but it's not too bad.

Powdery mildew and squash bugs. That's what I cultivate best. Grrrrr. Every year!
My pumpkins came in early last year too -- I didn't even plant them! They grew from the old Halloween pumpkins we threw out in the back 40 for the deer and other critters. I picked them and put them in the cool basement -- most of them were still fine to use when October rolled around! I think if you dip them or spray them with a bleach and water solution, then let them dry, it is supposed to inhibit mold and such.