Ozark Beauty Strawberries In Containers. 20 Aug 24.

 I bought these, bare root, from an Amazon seller, in February.  Previous post.

I planted them in patio containers.  All of the plants grew.

I cut off all flowers until about mid June.  I gave them a dose of miracle grow for acid loving plants.  That seemed to stimulate them too much, so I waited a month and gave some diluted bloom food to stimulate flower production.

I cut off all of the runners when I see them.

These are a big juicy strawberry.  Very flavorful.  They are produced gradually, not all at the same time.

I think I planted too many in each container.  This fall, I might try to thin them by 50%.

The other deck container is celosia.    I think, Plumosa Glorious dwarf mix from Baker Creek Seeds.

Tree Frog, 20 Aug 24.

 There are lots of these Pacific Tree Frogs around this year.

Honeybees Love The Small Dahlias. 20 Aug 24.

 These were the seed - started Mignon dahlias.  About 18 inches tall.

Each flower has one to three honeybees.  The other seed started dahlias have  been bee - friendly too. 

I put a label on each, hoping to keep track of them, dig up the tubers and overwinter this winter / fall.

Dinner Plate Dahlias In Containers. 20 Aug 24.

 These were overwintered from last year.  

Pink Mandevilla Update. Thrived After Rehab. 20 Aug 24.

 This is the two- or three- year old Mandevilla vine that I overwintered.  In April, I pruned severely and repotted in fresh potting soil.   info 20 Apr 24.

It took a while for full comeback.  That was a severe rehab.  Here it is now.

Pretty dramatic comeback.

I can't recall what I did previous years.  This time I used a dilute balanced fertilizer until it leafed out, then occasional dilute bloom food.  No high nitrogen - I don't want long vines this time.