Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Aug. 22

From Neal in Israel:

Katy, shalom,

I'd like to pass on some photos from the spring and early summer, before they become ancient history. They're already outdated, I know. Kept delaying in the hope of coming up with a killer photo.

Starting with white and pink amaryllis.

Love these. Wish they bloomed all year.

Edible Gardening/Putting Things By

GOT ZUCCHINI?

Need zucchini dessert recipes?

You also might be able to make some fall pies.

5, 2, 7.
Blueberry is my all time favorite.
I make a legendary pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving.
And my lemon meringue is nothing short of wicked.
(I know, I know - I’m far too modest). https://t.co/3IxqkTeanP

— Judianna (@Judianna) August 18, 2026

But even though we are in "harvest season", some people might want to check their extension agency calendars for fall planting: bush beans, peas, beets, turnips, kohl rabi, carrots, greens and more. Don't be shy. Take a chance.

Sunflowers

It's not exactly a garden but I thought you might like these photos of a local field of sunflowers. Still a few weeks out from harvest.

I post as Notsothoreau

Fun! I've seen some very dwarf commercial sunflowers growing near Sacramento.

They look quite different from the typical tall garden types.

From July 20:

Hello KT!
I have a joyous profusion of sunflowers blooming. We have had to prop up a few of them because they are so top heavy. The cleome and cosmos are starting to look like space aliens. The bees are having a great time!

Thanks again for all you do!
Mrs. Leggy

What a happy place for pollinators! The yard looks nice for people, too!

Gardens of The Horde

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Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

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Week in Review

What has changed since last week's thread? Gardening, Home and Nature Thread, Aug. 15

I closed the comments on that post so you wouldn't get banned for commenting on a week-old post, but don't try it anyway.