We had a nice gentle rain the other day. Yesterday, the sky got all dark and thundery and we sat on the porch eagerly awaiting a big old rainstorm. We got a few drops. The weather report assures us that there are thunderstorms on the way over the next several days. Please?
Today: 90 degrees. Don’t like.
How about some garden photos? I’ve been walking around the garden the last few days, snapping away.
While I was away, my husband kept telling me about this plant that was taking over the garden. I suspected it was my Jacobs Ladder and I was right. Yikes! When I got home and investigated, I found it everywhere. My first go at the garden was mainly yanking out some of the over-eager Jacobs Ladder. It is a fabulous plant for under my maple tree because it works so well in the shade. It just needs some firm discipline from Mama Gardener – me.
This hosta was already established when we bought the cottage. I’ve added several more since we moved in. The area right by the porch entrance is shaded by the maple and hostas work very well there.
Coneflowers
Bee Balm and Catmint
Evening Primrose
Lady Elsie May rose
Day Lilies
The first bloom on my David Phlox
My ever-faithful companions on porch patrol. They’re on top of things, so don’t try any high jinks on their watch!
Did you have a good weekend? Mine is always good if there is some time with my garden and my loved ones.
