The flowers I planted a while back are still doing good! I need to get some more but with winter coming I’m not sure if I have to be careful what I get. But this is Florida it’s not going to be cold for a while
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Your flowers are gorgeous! It’s great to see Sunpatiens doing so well. They’re a favorite of mine, especially for warm climates like Florida, because they handle the heat and humidity without a problem. It’s smart to add more while you have the chance—they’ll provide continuous color for a long time. I often recommend them to clients looking for a low-maintenance, high-impact flower for their landscape designs.
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Thank you! I really don’t know anything about these flowers. I briefly got into gardening and planting things from seed like 10 years ago but just like a lot of things I let it go because of my addictions. I started getting back into this hobby a couple months ago and it’s mostly trial and error. But it’s really rewarding to do this hobby. Plus I really like being outside. I’m looking forward to fall and winter coming actually because this is my favorite time of year for the things I really what to grow. Normally I buy things from seed and see what I can do and see if they can grow and survive but those flowers I posted they were already grown.. randomly had them insta cart delivered like 3 months ago or so ..
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That’s so great to hear you’re getting back into it. Thank you for being so open about your journey-I can really relate to what you said. I started gardening for my own mental health, too, and it has been one of the most grounding and healing things I’ve ever done. There’s something about putting your hands in the soil and just being present with nature that is so good for the soul.
It’s a fantastic hobby to have, especially as you mentioned, just for the love of being outside. What kind of vegetables or flowers are you hoping to plant this fall?
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Lettuce and ive ben waiting years for a carrot that size lol also hopefully this Aubergine will root stratifying lemon seeds and apples in fridge for a few weeks
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Spinach and basil. Spinach would be cool because that’s something I actually can see myself using and eating If it makes it that far this time!! Plus from what I remember spinach is pretty easy to grow from seed and you don’t have to do much to keep it alive and I don’t remember it requiring much feeding. When I grew that like 10 years ago I just threw it in the ground and it did well.. It’s almost like when I got back into this hobby during spring and summer I was thinking that all of the vegetables and herbs that I did not see available on the shelf in the packs for those months we’re probably the things I actually want to grow So that’s why I’m looking forward to the season change. I am very much still a beginner so I have a lot to learn. Most of everything I have tried to grow or I am growing I’m having to do in pots because I am limited on where I can plant stuff because this is not my property.. I’m still affiliated or connected to the sober living house across the street and they own this property and they don’t want a bunch of the yard dug up or a bunch of garden beds everywhere. Also trying to learn where most of the sunlight is.. I know I’m definitely looking forward to having my own property one day and I will be doing so much gardening and landscaping. Just one more reason to stay sober and stay on the right path..
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I just found out we have a kumquat tree @tailee17 and I just had my first kumquat.
The tree looks like it needs a little help. It’s got some yellow leaves. If only I knew someone who knew anything about kumquat 
trees in California. It was good. Very interesting sweet and sour flavor.
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Oh very cool ..glad you were able to enjoy one 
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Full Sun, moist soil l, very little pruning! Personally not educated on the difference between Kumquats and Loquats. I grew up with a Loquat tree. In my past life in Napa so many never harvested the fruit. I bet would make a great jam or jelly.
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Its an iconic fruit in Corfu an island in Greece off the mainland. They make kumquat everything, especially renowned for a sticky and sweet kumquat liquor. I’ve had it more times then I care to admit to.. 
it’s picked from January to Spring usually so possibly isn’t ripe yet. Would make a cracking marmalade!
How lucky you are!
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Spinach is good my sons love it grow mine in pots ,
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Over watering also need nutrition try Epson salts i use them on my lemon trees . the ph on them should be between 5.5 and 7.5 slight acidic soil
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Thanks for the tips. Ya, all my citrus look like shite. Now that I’ve got in and more time I’m trying to figure out things in my overwhelming garden that came with the house. They’re on an irrigation line that goes off every other day all year. But being in Southern California we get no rain. I’ve heard no watering after September. Maybe once a month. I guess I could turn down or off the emitter and hand water once a month for a while, especially during the non growing season. Although it’s confusing to me as in California it seems like it’s always growing season.
Thanks for the info @Tragicfarinelli I hope I can nurture it. It definitely looks better than most my citrus.
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@Dazercat Yep I saw that it is a terrific marmalade too…. Eric get your jamming apron on and let us know how it turns out… teehee
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“We get no rain” — looks outside 
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And we need an apron piccy as well.
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want rain can give you buckets of it from Scotland lol
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Gorgeous Ray!
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