I tried some ox-eye daisies in both the stone feature and large half-barrel black plastic container this year but although they flowered they didn’t look happy so I removed them a couple of months ago. I’ve grown various plants in both with varying success, and I’m now wondering what to try next year.
I left the stone feature empty as I didn’t think anything else would have grown well this year.
Perhaps I’ll try again with Pot Marigolds Flighty’s Favourites or dwarf Sunflowers Big Smile which did well last year, as shown here.
After I’d cleared the half-barrel a few Pot Marigolds seedlings appeared so I left one to grow.
This is it now, and there is a flower bud showing.
The weather has changed noticeably since last weekend and over the past few days it’s been much cooler, around 20 C / 68 F, and unsetttled with plenty of showers. That looks like continuing next week.
Have a good week, and take care!
Flighty's plot 
Well, Flighty’s Favourites are tried and true so you can’t go wrong with those. It’s been the second driest August on record here in Central Kentucky with temps mostly in the high 80s to 90s F. At least it’s a little cooler this weekend so the dogs enjoy going for walks.
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Liz that’s for sure. It’s too dry and hot for both of us. That must be a relief for them and you.
Take care. xx
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My comment for today is on the previous post. My apologies.
In essence; it seems you and your plants are communicating with each other really well. M xxxx
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Menhir that’s okay, thanks for letting me know. xx
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The weather is drastically cooler here as well. I have strawberries planted in some blocks similar to yours.
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Vero I guess that’s welcome. Good for you. xx
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The year has flown by, but I always enjoy your Flighty’s Plot, whatever it does, so thanks Mike A xx 🙂
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Anne it sure has. That’s nice to know. You’re welcome. xx
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Yes, the temperature has been much cooler, and we’ve had some very welcome rain 🙂
Early good wishes for the new month of September.
All the best Jan
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Jan both have been welcome here as well. Thanks, and for you too. xx
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