Sorry about the Zinnia. :( I prepared like we were going to get hit with a tornado for that last storm that came though. We got a full inch of rain, but no winds; and they were predicting 60-70MPH! One GIANT sunflower toppled onto my bean patch, but everything has recovered.
I have seen exactly 2 Japanese Beetles, and I am very happy about that. Killed them both, in case one was a boy and the other a girl. Can’t take ANY chances with those jerks!
Yep, those japanese beetles are jerks.😐
I have fought them off all summer. I get ‘em right away.
I had to water all my gardens today.
Got a closer look at any storm damage. It was not bad considering the amount of rain and some wind.
The zinnias that are getting to be 5 feet tall are amazing. Those flower stems on some varieties reach up high. This is the first time I grew zinnias. Very rewarding!