This is my zone 8b Louisiana garden journal.
The greenhouse tomatoes are finishing up, while the potatoes and carrots need a few more weeks. With a little patience, we’ll be able to harvest them at their peak, ensuring the best taste and quality. Meanwhile, the onions might take much longer than expected, as they gradually swell beneath the soil, promising a robust flavor once they are finally ready. I will update the harvests later on.
So far the snapdragons seem to be winding down, and the daylilies are beginning to bloom, bringing bright colors to my garden as summer unfolds. I did some crosses with one of my seedlings and the exquisite Building on Tradition daylily, which is known for its stunning appearance and resilience. As I observe the seedlings sprouting, I see some traits of both parents, showcasing the beauty of hybrid vigor, and some traits of neither parent, which adds an element of surprise to the breeding process! I am suspecting the watermark outlines may be recessive, hinting at the complexity of genetics at play here, so I am going to try sibling crosses and a few back crosses to see what I get.
Lake Mary Gardens 