I am visiting home today. I have been touring the garden slowly with my eyes wide open, like I am in a strange land on high alert.
Five days away is a long time in a garden. I must pay attention. There have been visitors. Things have happened.
The Oakleaf Hydrangea has burst into bloom.
Its scent is only slight due to the cool air and wind.
The last of the poppy blooms are a favorite with the bees this morning.
The Verbena bonariensis is tall and lovely. It has such geometric stems.
The Black Knight buddleia has started to bloom.
I spied the first Four O’ Clock flower.
Some critters have moved things and dug holes and left waste. Nothing dramatic so far.
I am glad to visit home, but it is not the same as being home. That will have to wait. I am needed more elsewhere.
FLOW
P.S. WORDPRESS just informed me that I started this site 8 YEARS AGO TODAY! WOW
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Lovely things blooming, Flow. Hope the coming storm isn’t too bad for your area and only brings welcome rain to your garden.
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Congratulations! 8 years is a good long time.
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We just arrived home today after a time away. It’s amazing what happens within a garden in a small window of time. Love all of your photos and the beauty they represent. You are in my prayers, Flower.
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Thank you. The universe is being kind at the present.
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Happy bloggiversary!!
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Happy birthday to your blog! Lovely things are happening in your garden. 🙂
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Congratulations on 8 years and hope your garden can manage without you for a while.
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It seems to be surviving quite well. Thanks Cathy.
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