We
just turned the calendar and are hoping the long hot days of July are behind
us. The air seems calmer (is that a thing?) and the gardens reflect a grand new
season. After a lull in the gardens, they are all ablaze with color now – coneflowers
clamor with phlox, rudbeckia, balloon flowers, bee balm, and false sunflowers. And
the hydrangea bushes are outdoing themselves with their tall arching blooms! In
early Spring, I was fairly ruthless with the Cardinal Flower runners, but next
year, I’ll be much more lenient. They are wonderful with their tall, fiery red
blooms and I think it will add much to have them scattered over the gardens.
And
it’s back to school! Our youngest grandson started Kindergarten in AZ today!
Isn’t that amazing - and I'm so thankful he had a fantastic day! But with fairs happening all over the area, that always seems to signal the beginning of plans for the new school year. With COVID Delta variant raging
all over, it will be another interesting and probably chaotic year for parents
and students. We wish them all the best.
I’m
working on Lilties almost daily. Today’s painting, Northwood Sky, 4” x 6”
watercolor, reflects the incredible night sky on a remote lake.