Radish Flowers

As you know I planted radishes this year in hopes that they would do better than in years past. They are looking fine, and...they flowered. Did you know that radishes flower? I didn't but here is a pic!

Did you know...?

Did you know that cranberries are sorted for ripeness by bouncing them? I didn't, but Snapple did!

Debate!!

Some feedback from the last post! Yes, I had heard that the Strawberry was not a fruit because the seeds are on the outside. Here is some technical info: The Straw Berry was named because children in the 19th century would pick them, put them on straws and would sell them as "straw Berries". True berries like blueberries and cranberries have the seeds inside, strawberries have the seeds on the outside and each seed is considered a berry. Does that help?

To Berry or not to Berry...

Another fun fact from Snapple. A strawberry is not an actual berry but a banana is? Hmmm, who knew!?

Orchid!!

This lovely photo was sent in by one of my loyal followers, Denise Steiner. Thanks Denise, love the orchid!

Oak Tree

Here is another giant pearl of wisdom from the good people of Snapple. In one day, a full-grown Oak Tree expels 7 tons of water through it's leaves. Who knew?

Radish Madness!!

The radishes are growing already! Can you believe it. Makes me very excited! Yesterday I was a bit of a "slug girl" and all I got around to doing was watering the back patio. Imagine my surprise to see that the radishes had already sprouted, woo hoo!! All of the plants were still alive...good day for the garden!