We have just completed 24 hours of slow, gentle rain, truly a gift for this parched, hot area. Fear of massive fires such as we had last summer were always with us, but we’ve been getting enough rain to keep the orange monster at bay, thankfully.
There are still signs of dryness but the soil has lots of moisture now …
… and the ponds are full.
Happy Sunday.
We may be heading into late August, but the flowers are still beautifully and steadily blooming. Here’s a sampler.
Happy flower Friday. 🌸
Right now we have beautiful hydrangeas blooming everywhere. They are very sensitive to soil conditions which is why we can find a wide variety of stunningly attractive colours.
Have a flower power day.
… in black and white
… and in the original.
I wish you a rosy Sunday.
The lavender is glorious right now and it’s wonderful to pass by a bush and hear the gentle humming of the bees. The air around them almost seems to be vibrating!
I have lately seen lavender bushes alive with their busy business. Given that their overall numbers have been dropping, it’s absolutely marvellous to see so many of them.
Happy Thursday. 🐝
One of summer’s loveliest colours; so bright and pretty.
I hope your day is golden.
Happy Saturday. 🌸
There are so many beautiful garden flowers right now.
Isn’t summer grand?
Happy summer Friday.
Happy Saturday.
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