Friday, November 13, 2015

First Eggplant Of The Late Season



Something already got a bite out of this so I
thought that I would get my first bite in.

I think I may have picked it too soon but I will
have some more opportunities while the others
ripen.

This second season is usually has more pests
to deal with to, so we will see who wins.









Today's first meal not only included this eggplant but also some different hued sweet potatoes,
which I'm really really trying to enjoy. I should of drenched and mashed them up with some
green olives.



Perhaps all the olives in the jar couldn't of masked the cloyingly sweet yuck that persistantly
manages discourage me from eating these again. Had I not ran out of vinegar, I think is the
only way to go.

AfterThe Rain - Lillies

I have Rain Lillies and several kinds of Crinum Lillies and you would think
that the one called Rain Lilly was given that name for the obvious reasons.

Well this Crinum Lilly has been off and blooming since that three days of light
rain this past week. I can't keep track how many times it has bloomed so far
this season. It's location is appropriate too , at the entrance of the driveway, on
the street side. Welcoming those who notice things like that.


Like a five headed Hydra, in a good way.

                                              

I wonder if they've opened this late evening or not?



Not only have they opened but they are intoxicating the night air and from this picture the pollen
doesn't appear to be ripe, so to whom are they attracting.

 Perhaps just filling the air to lay a path for those tomorrow.














                                

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Veteran's Day, A Day Of Remeberence


A salute to my father, uncles, current friend, brother and two nephews, both past and current
serving and to all of my sisters and brothers who currently and past that have
served in the our military.















Backdoor Garden Update


Fig tree on it's second flush
of leaves. Typical after all the
leaves obliterated from a leaf
rust, due to heavy rains and
seasonal lighting changes. This
last push of foliage usually
accompanied by one last setting of
fruit too.










Typical angle as seen from the sidewalk with
a lassoed vine from the Confederate Jasmine.

This vine is recovering from a severe trimming 
earlier this Summer, clearing a path around the
house for some house painting.













From an sculptures standpoint this specimen lends it's self to several
interesting viewing angles. As many as sculptures that I have created, I find to
rare to have more than two really good viewing angles. Being a living sculpture
certainly has it's advantage. Whereas a static sculpture, once it has been chiped
an carved there is no is no going back, just forward. This live specimen, as long as it is viable,
regenerates and lends itself to the sculpting process with out question. One of the
many joys of gardening. This is also coming from my own garden philosophy of form
over function, of which this over twenty year old specimen has been witness to.





This potted Key lime tree has done well this season
with two rounds of fruit followed by a an
over enthusiastic show of flowers. This is my
second attempt with this citrus variety and will have
to reward it with transplanting it to a larger
size pot. This particular variety is very juicy to and
with a very distinct flavor characteristic of the Key lime.




This Buddha Belly seedling going on it's
third season put on it's last show of greenery.
To think that it was preparing for it's dormancy.

One of three batches of Amryillas seedlings in the back ground and thriving, second oldest of the three.

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

I'm Not The Only One Looking For A Meal Tonight - Cuban Tree Frog






























You're not alone little buddy. Even though there use to be two of these frogs hanging out in this downspout. Still room for one more.





Sunday, November 8, 2015

Evania appendigaster - Another Mouth Full - Cockroach Egg Parasitoid Wasp



This little guy has been hanging around my kitchen sink for the past week.
Very distinctive long back legs and wasp like extended bobbing stomach.



This guy gets thirsty too, what with all it's flitering about an all.




To see it in action, walking about, it reminds me of a stunted flying cricket.

Yesterday's Cloudset - Over Lake Hollingsworth, Lakeland Florida