After the August rain....

Things are becoming more green and blooming once again, almost as if it were spring! The violets have spread their seed and here I find new little plants to brighten this walkway! Off in the distance you can see the lawn becoming quite green and lush. Variegated Geraniums are among my favorite plants. The leaves alone are enough to keep me growing them and when the blooms have faded they continue to draw attention to themselves.
The Delphiniums have come back only in a smaller and less heavy bloom. The color is lighter and the plants have spread out. They are not top heavy and will last longer in the garden.
These little Pansy's are turning their heads up to say "Hi!" They remind me of my mom. She would talk to her pansy's like they were listening..and some say they do! I was given this red Jackson Perkins rose as a gift to remember my dear friend, Donna, who passed away two years ago. Last year it didn't do much but this year it's giving me some beautiful long stemmed beauties! Thank you Kim and Bette!!

Below is the "wedding lawn" and it is greening up quickly after the heavier August rain we had over last week. For those of you who have heard that we have a lot of rain and think we live with constant downpour....that isn't the case in the summer. And for those of you who live where there is drought, you know how much rain is appreciated when you get it. We almost feel that way all year long! There is a certain enjoyment that comes from rain...it is life giving and life sustaining! Light + Water = LIFE. My life is based on this concept of loving God(Light), listening to and learning His word(water).
Sunflower seeds were planted in July and they are about to bloom. It has changed the way the herb garden looks due to the height of these plants. The Sunflowers love the sun and they give protection to the other plants that appreciate a little shade. Next year I'm going to "back plant" shade plants in a full sun area by using tall specimens. In other words, shade will be created so that other kinds of plants that don't like the sun can thrive. Make sense? Have a great weekend!! It's the last weekend before school starts here in the Northwest and is commonly used for getting a lot of yard and house work done! I'm going to get started on mine now.