Wow, it's been quite a month, I apologize for my absence here on the blog but things have been busy!
There is so much going on in the garden these days, planting, weeding, watering, as well as keeping the more invasive plants in check to allow room for others to grow. As always, keeping up with things out there is a challenge, but my garden loving husband and I do enjoy these summer days in the garden.
I took these pictures two or three weeks ago because June is my absolute favorite time in the flower garden. The perennials are beginning to bloom but are still young and fresh. If only I could figure out how to prolong this stage a little longer!
The luna moth above was discovered on our back porch one morning a couple of weeks ago, I'm always in total awe when I encounter one of these beautiful moths.
The pink flowers you see here are polygonum bistorta superbum. (knotweed) I love this plant for it's cheerful beauty, versatility and hardiness. It is a June bloomer here in Maine, though there are a few still blooming now in July. It seems to thrive in this spot at the edge of the woods, receiving both sun and shade and in moist soil. In fact, it seems to thrive in any situation it finds itself in here at our place, a real survivor!
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| Here you see the flowers in early stages to full size. |
June was also graduation month for a very special girl in my life, youngest daughter, Lydia. Such a happy day for all. You can see it on her face, I wonder if you can pick her out of the crowd? (lower right!)
A small gathering of family and friends followed with games, late dinner, ice cream sundaes, a campfire and fireworks!
Loving life on the deck this summer, morning tea, a cold beer at the end of the day, can't beat it. Talk soon!
