Big thunderstorm yesterday afternoon and more coming today. Thankfully, the temperature has dropped so it’s not so humid. We had the big storm, but it never stormed north of us where the concert series was taking place. But you have to make a call, don’t you? It went well. I went to bed early because I hadn’t slept well the night before. Last night’s sleep was much better.
We’re taking it easy today.
Over the course of the past 5 years or so, more and more wildflowers have been popping up around the property, especially around the funky patio. It looks like a mini-meadow, which is quite interesting given the fact that the surface is mostly gravel. We really enjoy the wilder look. I just clear two paths for getting back and forth to the front porch and to the kitchen door and let the rest of the area do its thing
There’s lots of fleabane.
The invasive hawkweed, which I’ve kept contained. If it’s in the flower bed it gets yanked. The rest blooms outside the bed, next to the door to the basement. I do love that bright yellow.
And there is Dame’s rocket/wild phlox.
They grace us with their presence for about a month or so and then they’re gone.
I’m also seeing yarrow blooming by the bird bath and up in the corral. And a daisy near the front porch entrance. More photos when the rain stops.
Stay safe.
Happy Saturday.
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