“The garden sprints, Racing to fill in, catch up, flourish. It swells in size and I am luxuriated, In its bountiful treasures.” ~Donna Donabella, Bountiful Treasures, A Journey of Seasonal Wisdom
Our weather has been hot, but almost daily thunderstorms or even a quick drenching. That has helped some pots that were struggling. But it has definitely helped the few veggies we grow, and the cutting flower containers.
This heirloom ‘Brandywine’ is one of many tomatoes swelling and ripening. And the flowers are hanging in there even though I cannot do much gardening as I baby my knee. Nothing too serious, but it requires not to do any kneeling or squatting. Or even too much bending. So all that deadheading is not happening. Oh, well.
And these miniature sunflowers are blooming. They are perfect for cutting and a small vase.
And of course I had to use my grandmother’s blue vase. I wait every year to see these flowers, but I have to protect them from critters of all kind. They are worth it.
Hope you are enjoying the bounty of summer in all its splendor.
With this vase, I am linking in with the wonderful meme, In A Vase On Monday, from Cathy at Rambling in the Garden.
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