January Flower Photos of the Day

[roadrunner]

Darren,

How many cultivars do you have now?

[farmer d]

Hi Dave!

Scary question!  Around 200 planted in ground and maybe another 400 Tahitian seedlings that are all potted not counting the 280 seeds I just planted last week....

It okay as I am now commandeering my neighbor's side yard next to my driveway that he does nothing with...a temporary relief from the space constraints.

I keep telling myself it is okay...

Farmer D

[farmer d]

Also is interesting how much I dream about my hibiscus too...never thought that would happen

Farmer D

[roadrunner]

Thanks Darren,

Good grief, I knew it was getting huge based on all the new photos you've been posting. My collection is hovering around 100, right now I'm down to 95 with some recent loses and an 8 plant order on the way to push it over 100 again. My biggest problem is I'm on a 1/5 acre lot which I don't dare put any of them out front (neighborhood issues) and a very small house, 1175 sq ft. In reality I only have room for 40 or 50 plus climate doesn't allow for ground plant. The 170 roses and about 150 daylilies certainly doesn't help either.

dave

[roadrunner]

Just curious, are those hibiscus dreams in color?

dave

[farmer d]

Yes Dave they are.  I cannot recall ever having dreams that were not in color.  I think my mind is working out obstacles and things I need to do in my garden on a subconscious level.  Many times I wake up early morning and have lots of good ideas in my head.  I like the efficient use of time in that manner.

Farmer D