It's been way too long since I've posted in this little blog. I do appreciate all that come here. Inspiration has been lacking but still I enjoy posting the joyous things that happen in our lives.
The America rose really bloomed beautifully into June.
These same America roses change from a coral shade to a lovely pink.
The red knockout roses performed beautifully as well. They provided many bouquets around our home the whole month.
Our hydrangeas don't typically bloom that well, but this year they have! The pink ones mean they are growing in alkaline soil.
The more purple are growing in acidic soil. Sometimes you see both on one plant. They are a favorite of mine and I enjoy bringing them indoors as well. I learned a new trick this year that makes them last quite a while indoors. Take your cuttings early in the morning and place in water immediately. When indoors make a fresh cut and put alum on the cut edge. Then place them in your container. I've had some of them to last over 3 weeks on our tables.
This method works well for Lace Cap hydrangeas as well.
My gardens are now suffering from lack of attention and severe heat. I am very thankful for the rain we received over the last couple of days. We always have hot and humid summers, but this one has been quite oppressive to this old lady gardener! (Grayden wanted me to edit that, but he lives in a dream world with me)!
We have had so many bunnies in our yard this year. They have enjoyed eating rudbeckia, purple coneflowers, larkspur and even hostas! I'm so happy they like what I plant. I was recently reading an article about eating more plants, so maybe we'll try those in our next salad. Only kidding friends! Stay cool and hydrated.
