The Iris Are in Bloom!

It's always nice when the iris bloom.

Lavender iris with a touch of gold in the center...one of my favorites.

This orange iris is a new one in my garden this year. I got a start of it from one of my wonderful neighbors.

A shot of Mount Timpanogos from Charleston, Utah across Deer Creek Reservoir taken in April 2012.

Another view of the orange iris. These are beautiful, but don't have a strong scent.

White iris.

Mixed colors of iris along the south wall.

Deep purple iris.

Johnny Jump Ups under the oak  trees.

Purple fringed iris...smells so good and beautiful as well.

August Garden Pests

Zinnias in August

These zinnias are almost five feet tall near my front entry in Provo, Utah

Provo, Utah has a harsh, hot and dry summer climate, but with a little water and care, flower gardens bloom profusely. These cosmos and zinnias were planted as seeds directly into the garden. They generally outperform transplanted plants obtained from a nursery.






Zinnias, grown directly from seed, produce spectacular flowers in the latter part of the summer and early fall and they require very little care. They are susceptible to powdery mildew and when young are targeted by slugs and snails.