"ducks all in a row"

In from the cold...

These hanging baskets of tiny flowers were outside on our lawn
all summer, and now we have brought them in
to our cool entrance-way to the kitchen

here at the Parsonage.

Notice the close-up below.

Close-up

By our door, having been brought in from their Summertime place

on the lawn. We're not sure what kind of flowers

they are. Can anyone identify?

Independence Day, and Garden Views

Lupine on our lawn, with delicate multiple spires.

Beauty and Anticipation -- A Story of Summer

THE DOER

Today I’m feeling tired, but
There’s much, so-o-o much to do…
Some things I must, some things I ought,
And some I want to do!

To mow the lawn, or water beds
Of flowers now getting dry…
To hoe tomatoes, peppers, too,
Or give composting a try?

The beauty outside this time of year,
Is rejuvenating, though;
The sun is high, and summer’s breeze
Just now begins to blow.

Forget you’re tired! I seem to hear --
Get up, and go, and do
Those things you must, or ought, or want, --
Your spirit thus renew!

-- Poet Les (6-19-2007)

Our newest flower garden, on the front lawn, set out on June 23, with, --

Lupine, Peony, Cosmos, and two Coral Bells.

Beautifying the Lawn

Bleeding Heart ...

In a Pool of Blooms!