Spring Beauties
Baptisia 'Purple Smoke' We are experiencing a rare day for June - drizzle and cool temps. But oh, things will change this weekend with 93 predicted for Sunday. I'm not looking forward to that. We decided to take a break from the garden today because of the weather and the fact that we've been working our butts off. Our garden will be on the HPSO Study Weekend tour at the end of the month so there is much to get done. I would normally schedule tours of our garden now, in early June, because I feel that it the peak time. Thank goodness for hydrangeas to give them something to look at! I've been filling holes and pots, Michael has been pruning and dead-heading. A few days ago, we completely redid a rock retaining wall which just about did us in. The weather has been lovely and I do hope the heat spell is a short-lived one. Here are some highlights in the garden now. Peony 'White Cap' Rose 'Chinatown' with Elderberry 'Lemony Lace' (Sambucus), ...
Watermelons aren' ripe here yet. It sounds so good I will have to try it. You make it look good too. Beautifully presented.
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy. Meg just took her daughter the ice cream maker. Sad as we have all the ingredients in the fridge right now.
ReplyDeleteOf course, the colour helps.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to make sorbet only once. I think I must have beaten it up at the wrong moment because it turned to snow - lemon flavoured snow. It was fabulous but I doubt I could repeat it!
Lucy
So refreshing and perfect for July 4th! Have a happy holiday!
ReplyDeleteI think I need to go and buy an ice cream maker!
ReplyDeleteWow Phillip! What gorgeous colors! Cold sorbet is perfect for these hot humid days too. Happy Fourth!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phillip! Also I love the lilies below. They are one of my favorite flowers and unless the voles get them they sure do stand the test of time!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is absolutely gorgeous!
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