Monday, November 16, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 7084 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Up, up and away! While I was home for lunch today I managed to capture a photo of the space shuttle launch. Here it is taking off over the horizon.Even though I'm smack dab in the center of the state, shuttle launches are still dramatic. Categories:Random thoughtsReflections Tags:space shuttle launch Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 8564 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Look into my eyes... If only I was bigger I would bite your head off you stupid human... (bug talking)My final Friday the 13th post for today! Categories:Garden Pests Tags:bugkatydid Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 18064 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Yum, I love honey! That's what this dragon fly was thinking while he was munching on this honey bee!Remember, it's Friday the 13th so all my posts will be scary today. :) Categories:Garden Pests Tags:beedragon flydragonfly Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 7405 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Bananas anyone? Oops, forgot to mention that I'm referencing Banana Spiders, not the fruit! :)These guys can get almost as big as your hand with nylon-like webbing. Categories:Garden Pests Tags:banana spiderspider Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 6534 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Angel Trumpets in Whoville Seeing how today is Friday the 13th, I figured it is only appropriate that I post bizarre photos to match the day. Here's an Angel Trumpet you would expect to find in Whoville.I know Dr. Suess would be proud of this one - Categories:BrugmansiaSeedlings Tags:Angel Trumpetbrugs Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 7244 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Hibiscus Barry Schlueter Meet Exotic Hibiscus Barry Schlueter, named after legendary hibiscus hybridizer, Barry Schlueter. Categories:Hibiscus Tags:exotic hibiscusHibiscus Barry Schlueter Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 20727 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Cajun Hibiscus 'Voodoo Magic' Here's another beautiful exotic hibiscus with large, dinner plate sized blooms. Meet Cajun Hibiscus Voodoo Magic! Categories:Hibiscus Tags:Cajun Hibiscus Voodoo Magichibiscusvoodoo magic Read more
Friday, November 13, 2009 / Author: Sommer Gardens / Number of views: 18822 / Comments: / Article rating: No rating Cajun Hibiscus Black Dragon Here's a photo of Cajun Hibiscus 'Black Dragon' taken early in the day. Exotic hibiscus can have major color swings based on the environment. When the conditions are right this one will turn a very dark red. I'll post a photo of it when it is in dark phase later. Categories:Hibiscus Tags:cajun hibiscusCajun Hibiscus Black Dragonexotic hibiscus Read more