Update of the Corner Garden

And this garden is potentially over updated . . . but it changes the most. I filled in the circle with some ginger and sweet potato vine to make it a bit less smiley face looking. I still can't wait for it to grow in.

Here is one of the vinca flowers that make up the "smile". I love how crisp and fresh vinca looks after a very brief rain shower this afternoon.

My orchid is a two-fer!

I'm getting spoiled. This canna has been blooming for weeks now and I haven't even stopped to take a picture. It doesn't even excite me anymore. I did find it interesting how much the color changed from the picture above to the pale yellow later in the afternoon:

I don't know it is the change in light or if the color actually faded, but it surprised me.

A Major Surprise

Look what I found in the garden tonight!!! Talk about a MAJOR surprise! 'Cause here is the rest of the plant:

It was ready for the compost heap a week ago. I guess that just goes to show you - never give up. The plants don't!

Flea Market Orchid

Since I've been posting primarily on the weekends when I have time, I realized I couldn't leave that depressing picture up all week. So here is one a bit more cheery. This is a super cheap ($5) orchid from the flea market that my Grandmother picked up for me. Thanks Grandma!! At that price, I'm kicking myself that I didn't pick up a few more. It is so pretty!!