August Blooms

Hydrangeas from left to right- Tardiva, Quickfire and Pink Diamond(tree form)

Perennial Hibiscus

Eupatorium

Aureole and Natural Feelings Phlox

blue Delphinium

Phlox Laura

William Baffin Rose still producing blooms here and there

self seeded Gailardias of varying shades

Pinky Winky and Little Lamb Hydrangeas getting more pink 

Hillside with mostly coneflowers in bloom

Cucumbers finally producing after a slow start from old seeds

tomatoes have been mostly branches with few leaves but are producing several fruits now. Enough romas to make some fresh salsa with now,

Hard to believe it's mid August already! In a couple of short weeks I will be heading back to work at my school after an extended medical leave during which I missed the end of the last school year. I have had more time to be in the gardens but it was a very warm summer here so I tried not to work too hard in the heat. It has really cooled off here in August. Nice for gardening but too cold to take a dip in the pool. The cooler weather also helps with not having to water as much.