Sunday

 

The pot marigolds certainly have let me know that moving them is not what they like.  The movers took at least 2 weeks to recover.  So plant the seeds where they will live the whole summer.  A shallow pan will provide water for butterflies. 

Another great night of sleep.  I walked the garden and did a bit of dead heading.  Barely a bucket full but any contribution is welcomed.  I found more clover to pull.  I love pulling weeds and making things look a little better with more water available for the main show which should happen in a week or two. 

                    The straw flowers are beginning to wind their way through the frame for support. 

Then off to church for a good morning of fellowship.  Great music, sermon and visiting as it usually is.

            And of course, across the way is a sight to behold.  Just wait till the daylilies join the chorus.

The afternoon was also pretty tame.  There was a snooze and at some point I pulled out the garden cart and did more snipping.  I discovered that the deer had made a visit eating a few but not many daylilies.  That got cleaned up adding a bit of weed pulling.  Things look pretty good.  I need to fertilize but just never seem to be a priority at the time.  I've got to change my thinking. We should have another great rain all night. 

Gina stopped in for a bit after visiting a neighbor that had a tree come down covering a car and more.  The neighborhood is about 60 years old and so are some of the trees.  They don't last forever.  

                Gifted to me by my neighbor...a small butterfly bush.  The butterflies love the nectar.

Jared and Kimmy called and we had another great visit by phone.  Supper happened and the world of soccer, once again was with us. I would call this a day that was pretty simple and one that needs to happen more often. 

        The cup goes up in the morning and down in the evening.  New growth is beginning to appear.                                                                              And yes, it's raining.

 I spent some time with end of the day stuff.  That seems to happen every summer day with making sure the plants will make it through the night with a lack of little critter involvement.  There is never a guarantee that ALL will be safe but I give it my best try.