Texas Gardens in June 2012

A few weeks ago - before and after my time in Tennessee - I was in the Dallas, Texas area visiting family. June is one of the best times for gardens in Texas - before the heat burns or dries out the more delicate vegetation. But don’t be fooled - even the arbor covered with trumpet vine was no substitute for escaping to an air conditioned house after being out for a morning walk! 

How many plants can you identify in the slide slow below? Here’s a quick list of what it includes: 

• Trumpet vine
• Lilies (several kinds)
• Mesquite
• Canna
• Hibiscus
• Sunflowers
• Amaryllis
• Onion
• Pinks
• Purple peas
• Beets
• Squash