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I created this close to my greenhouse and put there also a birdhouse which is used. I also planted few daffs which bloom in early spring.

I’ve always thought it was a cherry tree but its so crowded with trees where it is its difficult to tell where the cherries are dropping from. However yesterday I discovered that a tree next door to it was laden with cherries so presumed this one wasn’t a cherry! Oh dear, think i’ll just leave them to get on with it 😀

It started with a spotty appearance

They are crispy?

That looks very intriguing Klahanie.

Gosh! What a giant.

Hi..good to see you!

This plant has been full of flower and lots of butterflys

A great friend gave me a few seeds from last year and this is whats happened it's almost 9ft tall,the bees love it.

yes I'd agree with , flea beetle.
Owd

link to the RHS, hopefully you'll find an answer here.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/biodiversity/flea-beetles-on-brassicas-and-allied-plants

have you noticed any flowers or fruits seed pods at all?

first thought was one of the wild cherries. but those leaves look huge.

see above ;)

looks like sun scorch. are they crispy or soft?

i have a crispy leaf as it was getting sun through glass by mistake.

Looking good Loosestrife. I also find it frustrating that I can't do what I could even a couple of years ago, and like you, have had to make changes.

It sure is!

It is nice to hear from you again Loosestrife.
I am sorry you are struggling now but you still seem to be getting on with it. Where there's a will, there's a way! Your garden is brilliant and am pleased you have the aid of canes now as there seems to be many things you could trip over.

We’ve had 5 or 6 heatwaves starting in February, but the ones we’ve had over the last month haven’t been too hot, only up to 95 degrees f (35 degrees c) max. Further inland it’s been much hotter. The SD County deserts are extremely hot now, Octotillo was 119 degrees (48.3 c) today.

Hi Balcony, We have five lavender bushes full of flowers and the bees and butterflies are loving them. It's only the past couple of weeks that the butterflies are emerging.

I always look forward to seeing all the tropical trees in bloom. I always discover something new here. Sometimes a tropical tree flowering, that’s “not supposed to grow here”. Many years ago Delonix regia (Royal Poinciana) and Covillea reacemosa were “not supposed to grow” in San Diego…and now there are many here.

I have practically given up Shirley, it’s just SO slow!

loosestrife, your garden looks amazing and I hope, (with your smart actions) you will be able to enjoy it for a long, long time. Wishing you all the best.

Ah thank you Klahanie very kind of you 🤗

A very pretty rose, Shirley! :)

Your Croton is looking very colourful, Andy!

If it loves the hot weather it would feel at home this year in the UK as we have had 2 heatwaves & are currently beginning to experience the third!

A very nice butterfly, Lindak! :)

In spite of the dry & warm spring I've seen few butterflies so far this year! :( I've yet to see a Peacock or a Tortoiseshell butterfly this year. Even the Cabbage Whites are scarce! :( I've seen a couple of small black ones but I don't know what they are. :(

It must be fantastic to see trees that bloom all year round! But I suppose you get used to seeing them after a time & it's little different from seeing trees in leaf all year round! :(

Although they are not edible, the fruits look super in the autumn and are well worth the effort. What irks me about the hardy passionflowers in the untidy habit of the plant. Especially after a windy day, they can be a bit unsightly. But that just me!

Flea beetle.

Balcony,

I’ve seen the many Chestnut trees flowering in Europe several times. It’s a beautiful sight! I’ve never seen one here in San Diego, CA.

I did an extensive list of flowering tropical, subtropical trees on GoY many years ago. The list is extremely long.
The many flowering trees bloom in every season here. Some trees like the beautiful African Tulip trees can bloom any time of the year. They all have their own cycle. Many very popular species of Erythrina (coral trees); Bauhinia (orchid trees) bloom all year.

The Achillea is so refreshing with the white pom pom flowerheads.

Merci!...the glass of wine 🍷 comes about 5.0pm,if I'm lucky!!

"Bon appétit".

Such a lovely spot to sit and relax.

You are doing a great job in your garden Daylily. It looks wonderful,

A nice looking group.

As you know, our country is very cold most of the year. We live in the part what they call 'Banana Belt ' with climate very similar to one in England.
I have never seen a Passion flower fruit in our stores.
Good luck with yours Thorneyside.

Thanks for your lovely comment Julia. My garden doesn't seem to suffer as me :-)

Thank you Julia. Love your descriptive wording.
I hope they will seed.

You certainly wouldn't want to use it where the soil is alkaline already!

I’m the same SBG….TBH I don’t think I’m quite used to even living here and the garden is far more settled in than me! It’s all in a good way though. We are very happy here. Mainly because of family of course, but the weather is just beautiful this year. :)

That’s the one Rose! :) I am going to replace with a peachy Phygelius. It’s too dry there for roses.

Thanks Shirley :-)

I love all roses, but maybe the last but one on my right.

i did read this but as the warning says it may harm beneficial insects and damage pH sensitive plants.

Not something I'd consider as my garden is alkaline enough due to the chalk haha

I cant get over how quickly your garden has developed.
looks wonderful.

what a lovely inviting area to walk in.

good changes and I like the colour of the slate. warm looking.

welcome to GoY.
Most of the members are based in the UK so we would be unlikely to buy from them.

I've started harvesting mine now. Some of mine are doing this so just assumed it was normal behaviour.

I steam them but the skins still split. How do I get round this, do I need to leave them to 'dry off' in a cool dark place or was it down to variety.

I'm not sure they'll be edible Klahanie but ok to grow from seed. I've grown from seeds of Passiflora edulis, the one you get at the supermarket for eating, but this country isn't warm enough for them.