This about sums up my sentiments today. We’re supposed to have rain off and on for the next four days. And the last several days have been rainy. I have to remind myself there was a time not so long ago that I was worried about a drought and our well.
Right now, it’s sunny. Fingers crossed, I’m hoping it lasts a while.
In the midst of yesterday’s gloom, I ran outside to take this photo:
I love this time of the year, when both rose bushes planted at the front of the house are blooming. And if you start at the left, you can see the spirea has just started to bloom and the hydrangea heads are getting bigger. Right behind that hydrangea is the New Dawn rose, tucked away in another bed. Oh, and the clematis keeps on blooming over there on the right. The rose bush in front of the porch is called Lady Elsie May and it keeps blooming throughout the summer. It’s really grown and is taking over a bit. I know there are many who would keep these bushes trimmed a bit more than I do, but I really like that sort of riotous, slightly overgrown cottage garden look.
And I have to find a job.
The surest sign that torrential rains will come is the peonies blooming! The rain always brings on my hayfever, too. You’d think I’d dread peony blooms, but I still love them! ~ Maureen
My daughter is being tormented with allergies!!! It must be miserable! I hopquere feeling better!
Meredith mentioned her sister Claudia the other day, and I wondered, by chance, could that be you??? Well, now today you have settled this question!!
What a small blogging world, eh?
Have a great day!
Kris
So Claudia, we have at least 2 things in common, we love that recipe for Rhubarb snacking cake, [wondering where I am going to find my next batch of rhubarb], and our allergies suck. LOL.
I love the roses that grow in front of your house, it’s perfectly rambling, anything more pristine wouldn’t suit your house.
We have rain here also, for a dry climate it sure seems to rain a lot. But like you, I won’t complain, we need it.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
It is either feast or famine with rain it seems. If we could just figure out how to make it rain a couple of hours every night and then be sunny in the day…I hope you are feeling better, I’m an allergy sufferer, too. It doesn’t keep me out of the garden though and yours is showing so beautifully right now.
Thank you, it was a tough road getting that boy, even if he is funny, through school. I deserve a party, not him!
Hugs to you sister,
Meredith
Your roses are wonderful! Allergies here, too, in central new york, ugh! My clematises (clematisi?) are blooming spectacularly this year. Sowing zinnias, cosmos, larkspur and bachelor buttons today. Hold off rain, please!! Feel better soon!!
i’m so happy that you are home to enjoy this beautiful display! one of my readers told me about xlear nasal spray. it is homeopathic and has helped me so much. if you’ve never tried it, it might help you too. xo
Beautiful yard and flowers, I so enjoy browsing your blog. Hope you feel better! Hugs, Lynn
I love “messy” flower beds and catalpa trees. Guess you could say I love messy trees, too!
Claudia, it all looks beautiful. I know just what you mean about the rain and peonies. It always gets mine, too.
We like the less structured look when it comes to pruning, too.
I hope you’re feeling better soon. I know what you mean about the peonies. We’ve had a couple of days of torrential rain (and the same weather prediction you have).
Not feeling well myself but I’ll have to get out there later and try to salvage some of my peonies. Take car, J.
I sure hope you feel better soon! It’s no fun being sick when the weather is nice. The rains here in Florida sure have been good for the flowers and plants. I have a small bouquet of roses in the kitchen.
The sun keeps trying but darn those clouds full of rain! I generally dont suffer from allergies , but this year I have felt it big time. The flowers are beautiful! I love the view of your front porch.
Blessings, Joanne