Respite

Summer days are slowly waning.

Thankfully we've been graced with rainfall this past week, the flowers and humans are grateful.

The deer have been drinking nightly from the birdbaths, a little respite from their daily trek to the nearby pond.

I'm looking forward to cooler days, as with so many others.

 

 

Bloom Where You Are Planted

The Rose of Sharon (Althea hibiscus syriacus) has bloomed it's heart out for close to a month now.

These are the hardiest of bushes, withstanding heat, drought, and even a barrage of Japanese beetles this year.

This particular bush was a volunteer, a single seed or two carried by the wind or possibly a bird.

It is also a second generation plant, the original bush belonging to my husband's mother who shared it's propagated beauty from her garden to ours.
Oftentimes they are considered an invasive plant, because they tend to spread so easily, but not to this gardener, we enjoy those endless blooms throughout the months of July and August, year after year.

Gone But Not Forgotten

 

My handsome Oliver has been gone two years today, I miss him with a passion. 

Rest easy my sweet boy.

💓

Donkey Love

My daughter's little farm is home to four miniature donkeys and one regular sized donkey, J.D.

J.D. is in his late twenties, his age is approximate, we think he could be older since he was a rescue from a local farmer.

He's the King of the Castle, his girls adore him.....