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David Dickinson

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« Reply #525 on: July 06, 2021, 09:22:14 AM »
Although this is really "wildlife" I have put it here as it is also related to the Corona virus situation. In many ways, I have worked more over the last year than usual. But not having had to travel into work has allowed me to be in the garden at times I wouldn't normally have been able to be there.  Therefore, I have seen species of insect that I was not aware were in the area. I had never seen a Peacock butterfly in my garden (or in the area) until a couple of weeks ago. And yesterday I spotted my first Holly Blue.
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I have a small garden in Rome, Italy. Some open soil, some concrete, some paved. Temperatures in winter occasionally down to 0°C. Summer temperatures up to 40°C in the shade. There are never watering restrictions but, of course, there is little natural water for much of June, July and August.

Hilary

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« Reply #526 on: July 06, 2021, 10:56:42 AM »
Beautiful
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

Hilary

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« Reply #527 on: July 07, 2021, 08:43:26 AM »
PINK FLOWERS IN PAST JULYS IN CORINTH

Hibiscus syriacus
Mandevilla
Nerium oleander
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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Charithea

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« Reply #528 on: July 07, 2021, 02:51:57 PM »
David, the Holly blue butterfly looks so delicate.  I have not seen many butterflies flying around our flowers lately. The Budlejas are all waiting for them.
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I garden in Cyprus, in a flat old farming field, alt. approx. 30 m asl.

Hilary

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« Reply #529 on: July 11, 2021, 09:04:47 AM »
Passiflora, Passion flower

This plant is climbing up a wire fence not far from out home. My husband reminded me that I wanted to snap the fruit on our way back from a taverna, yes, the tavernas are open once more.

Not content with just taking a photo of the fruit I snapped the flower and unopened bud, a Carpenter bee and one fruit which looked as if it had been chewed.

If it’s not a Carpenter bee please let me know

I hope you enjoy seeing the photos as much as I enjoyed taking them   

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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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John J

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« Reply #530 on: July 11, 2021, 03:32:23 PM »
I haven't taken any photos of our edible Passion flowers yet but the other day I did take one of a purely ornamental variety we have.
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Cyprus Branch Head. Gardens in a field 40 m above sea level with reasonably fertile clay soil.
"Aphrodite emerged from the sea and came ashore and at her feet all manner of plants sprang forth" John Deacon (13thC AD)

Hilary

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« Reply #531 on: July 12, 2021, 04:59:13 AM »
Pretty
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

Hilary

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« Reply #532 on: July 13, 2021, 04:51:56 AM »
A BALCONY IN CORINTH

On my way to the shops, I pass by a couple of interesting gardens and a few balconies with different plants. The woman who tends this particular balcony seems to change the pots round quite often. These were in flower this July

Alstroemeria hiding behind some other plant
Clerodendron thomsoniae
Fuchsia
Mandevilla
Pentas Lanceolata

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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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Charithea

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« Reply #533 on: July 13, 2021, 03:17:42 PM »
Hilary, I also look at people's garden when I am in Town.   I have already posted my favourite purple/indigo pot garden a few years ago. Last week I was in the same neighbourhood while visiting the Dermatoligist and was please to see the addition of some sage coloured pots and new plants . The effect was very pleasing. I was in too much of a hurry to knock at the door and ask them to show me the back garden.
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Hilary

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« Reply #534 on: July 16, 2021, 09:25:46 AM »
ROSES SOMEWHERE IN THE ISTHMUS, CORINTHIA

We saw these healthy-looking roses this month somewhere in the hinterland of the Isthmus
Since I have no information on the names of these roses all I can say is, ENJOY
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care
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Charithea

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« Reply #535 on: July 16, 2021, 03:46:58 PM »
Hilary they are all gorgeous.   Thank you for posting them.
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Hilary

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« Reply #536 on: July 16, 2021, 05:03:46 PM »
I don't know which rose I like best
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

David Dickinson

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« Reply #537 on: July 16, 2021, 09:09:27 PM »
My vote for 1st place goes to No 2 with a close runner up No 4. Thanks Hilary. :)
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I have a small garden in Rome, Italy. Some open soil, some concrete, some paved. Temperatures in winter occasionally down to 0°C. Summer temperatures up to 40°C in the shade. There are never watering restrictions but, of course, there is little natural water for much of June, July and August.

Hilary

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« Reply #538 on: July 17, 2021, 05:22:07 AM »
Mine is three, I have it as a screen saver just now
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Living in Korinthos, Greece.
No garden but two balconies, one facing south and the other north.
Most of my plants are succulents which need little care

David Dickinson

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« Reply #539 on: July 17, 2021, 06:35:17 PM »
Funny how things influence us, isn't it? No 4 would have been equal first place if I could get some distant, faint memory of one of those saccharine 50s style soap adverts out of my mind. I have no idea what the advert was but the rose is identical.
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I have a small garden in Rome, Italy. Some open soil, some concrete, some paved. Temperatures in winter occasionally down to 0°C. Summer temperatures up to 40°C in the shade. There are never watering restrictions but, of course, there is little natural water for much of June, July and August.
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