Teeny weeny beanies

Planted August 17

Goldenrod and the sea

American Elm?

The leaves certainly looked like American Elm to me. Is it possible there are still some large specimens here and there untouched by the blight? The "here" is New Suffolk, on the south shore of the North Fork of Long Island.

Cosmos

A tiny Post Office

Manny the praying mantis

Never thought I'd have an insect for a pet. Manny has been hanging around the garden for at least a week. Beautiful green color underneath. Fifth picture is from today, the others from last Saturday. When the camera approaches he turns his head as if to say hello.

Sibling rivalry among beans?

A healthy seedling suddenly collapsed. The other 12 seeds did not sprout. Is there a substance emitted by the first sprouters that prevents the others from emerging? Only 4 left now.

Next day (Tuesday)

I've got to stop obsessing about these beans.

Next day (Monday)

I can't believe how fast they're growing

Next day (Sunday)

About 6:00 pm

Next morning (Saturday)

About 10:00

I know it's late for beans

Seeds planted Sat. August 17th

This is six days later, afternoon of the 23rd

A few pics from Cornell Extension open house

Rose garden, Southampton

A must-do pilgrimmage in late June, this wonderful rose garden right next to the public library in Southampton. Words fail me -- the variety, the perfect condition, the tasteful arrangement. A great and unique gift to the public. 250 rose bushes. You could wear out your camera here.

Write-up in Dan's Papers

Oh, they're red!

A month ago at a farmers market I bought a small pot of portulacas. I wondered what color they would turn out to be. All of a sudden they have burst into bloom, surprising me with their wonderful flame red.

Hello, Spring

From the nursery, of course.

And we thought we'd seen the last of the snow

Pretty while it lasts

The Flying Jamals at the Westbury Mall