What's Looking Good In July 2013

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  1. Jenny namaste

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    Thank you :blue thumb:
     
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      Armandii the flower head of the Echinops is a perfect shape and love the colouring.
       
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        I do like the Echinops as it's so reliable, the Bees love it and that bright blue globe just stands out in the the borders.:snork:
         
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        Good old fashioned Antirrhinum never fail to put on a display. :)

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        Dwarf Sunflower
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          The steps leading up to our front door, petunias, begonias and new guinea impatiens in self watering containers:

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            A few flowers in our back garden tonight:

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              That's a nice sight, JWK, for anyone coming to your house.:snork:
               
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                And a few more:

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                  The Runner Beans look good too :)

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                    I haven't grown any Runner Beans this year as I been too busy with other things, but they make a nice addition in the borders.:snork:
                     
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                      Fennel and onion seed, butter and new potatoes - love it!
                       
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                        Thanks Armandii :) The petunias have a lovely subtle fragrance too.
                         
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                          Love the Petunia-tub-steps :)

                          What's the little flower pls?
                           
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                            Both of those above are from the same packet of seed, the first photo is just before the flowers fully open:

                            Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Bright Bikini' AGM (aka Strawflower or Everlasting Flower)
                             
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                              Thanks shiney, the wife is very keen on me harvesting the seeds...I won't tell her about the bugs. :th scifD36:
                               
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