The flowers in my yard have just about had it...probably not all their fault. With the little amounts of rain and my neglect it's no doubt they have given up. My zest for working in the yard and garden this year came to a screeching halt....I am going to blame it on two things (we all have to put the blame on something other than ourselves...right??) the heat and my decision (??) to re-do all 3 bathrooms at the same time. So to get my fill of the loveliness of flowers I must find them elsewhere. A trip to the Arboretum is always a wonderful treat, somehow they never lose their zest for keeping the gardens looking good. If your garden is looking a little bedraggled, come walk with me.
The grasses were swaying in the breeze...
The dahlias were stunning...
Even the bugs at the arboretum are colorful...
I can always find a monarch hanging around the milkweed...
There are even slight signs of fall....
"Normal day, let me
be aware of the treasure you are.
Let me learn from you, love you,
bless you before you depart.
Let me not pass you by in the quest of
some rare and perfect tomorrow."
~ Mary Jean Irion
Until next time.....
