Could it be possible?! September is here
already?! In a blink of an eye, August came sweltering in, coating us in icky, sticky humidity. Blissful for those who love the heat! Me, not so much...
And so unlike me to go a whole month without a post. Though in my defense, I was gone for a good two weeks of it. But, still, thinking I had plenty of time! You all know what THAT's like, I'm sure...
The pond continues to improve as plants mature to oxygenate and promote the perfect balance. Water is crystal clear and the kois now come out of hiding as they see our shadows...feeding time! Even these 'pesky' visitors are fun to watch as they come for their daily drink.
While neglectful on postings, I
do have tons of pics from the August file...
The last few roses in bloom...struggling in the heat. They are half the size of earlier blooms but I'll take it!
Love the markings on these phlox!
A rare black hollyhock...
I'm thrilled with how well these water lotuses are doing! A surprising second flush of blooms ;)
Hope everyone's garden have fared well this summer! Daylilies suffered a bit this season and the only color now in my landscape are Black-Eyed-Susans. But Mum season is upon us...another chance to bring back some color! Happy September, ALL!
Of course, I always find it hard to decide which area to tackle first but since the deer did so much damage last week, the veg garden was a good choice. Everything came out except basil and hot peppers. The veg garden now will be used to hold over daylilies that need dividing.
By late morning the sun was beating down pretty good. And, surprisingly, the gnats were out in full force! So on came my perfume of choice...DEET! Think me crazy but I actually like the smell! The trick is to spray above your head/hat so they stay out of your face. Nothing worse than gnats in the eyes, nose and mouth! AAccckkppptttchooo....
Starving for lunch but too impatient to stop, I grabbed a nutritious-packed Snickers bar! And it was sooo good I couldn't stop at one! For dessert...a Reese Peanut Butter Cup! You just know I'll feel guilty about that later! Well, that did the trick...instant sugar boost and I lasted another 4 hours!
A few re-blooming delphiniums...
Ok, no peeking...what is this strange looking thing? 
Yep, seed pods of butterfly weed (Asclepias)
By the time I took a series from this angle, all the fuzzies had disbursed.
This is probably how the 'Blackberry Lily' came by it's name. 
Zephirine Drouhin...odd blooms here and there
By dusk, these achy bones were feeling it! Em actually saw me from the house and snapped this...little stinker. Go ahead, have a good laugh...I don't mind! Actually, my down time lasted a good 15 minutes! Still limping (ankle injury last week), exhausted, light-headed from lack of food, or maybe my ponytail was too tight!....I was ready to call it quits.
So today, I am taking it easy...I have no choice! Some days, you just feel your age...ya know!
