I have been embracing the weeds, but they are gaining ground! I am still trying to find places for plants, the ones I've bought and the seedlings I have left. And I am watering every evening. With the horrific winds of late and the hot sun, they've really needed the water. I'm already getting tired of that chore. Maybe, hopefully, it will rain soon. I've begun to wonder if I haven't tried to do too much too soon in the gardens. But then I see something new bloom, or a newly planted plant get new growth and I am thrilled. I will do what I can, when I can, and in the end it will all work out.
My new bloom... Wisteria!
The dove is still sitting on the nest in the wisteria.(if you enlarge you can see her better)
I know you are probably getting tired of my lilacs, but indulge me a few more pictures, please. These next three are at my mother-in-laws. I think I will try to get starts of them this fall.
Did you know there are over a 1,000 varieties and they can live for hundreds of years? Originally from Europe, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had lilacs in their gardens.
Another bouquet with all 5 kinds. .. her 3 and my 2.
A bouquet of fragrant lilacs is heaven!
Look what else is just beginning to bloom at MIL's. Poppies!
I had to hold this one up to get it's face. They look like crepe paper flowers.
I hope you enjoy this time in your gardens.
