June Blooms
After a hot weekend, more pleasant weather has settled in and the long-term forecast shows consistent temperatures in the 70s. That is music to my ears, I just hope it lasts. We have been busy with the usual garden chores. Michael has been more adventurous than I and he created a small set of steps leading up to our shady path. He said he had been wanting to do that for a long time but didn't because of it making it difficult to move the lawnmower up to the top level. Well, we now have a battery-powered mower, a very lightweight, tiny thing which makes both of us happy. The steps are almost finished, just some more gravel needed to top them - Our new battery-powered lawnmower looks like a toy - In the garden - Autumn Fern ( Dryopteris erythrosora) is just spectacular right now. My favorite fern. Aruncus 'Horatio' has doubled in size this year and threatens to overshadow the shade garden. Baptisia 'Solar Flare' blooms after 'Purple Smoke' Jasmine 'Fiona...
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI grew "Shasta" in my last garden before we moved and it was always stunning in bloom.
ReplyDeleteOne of my absolute faves!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty. I have one that looks like this. I wonder if it is the same variety. It isn't blooming yet.
ReplyDeleteLove Viburnum so much...a great family of plants!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Like little lacecap hydrangeas.
ReplyDeleteLooks marvelous!
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