Not only were my roses drying and dying from the intense heat of the past two weeks, just about everything else was beginning to struggle ~ the gardens, the animals and we the people!
Last night we had some rain, thank goodness. This morning the shrubs have perked up ~ the squirrels look cool in their fur coats ~ the Robins are not fighting over who gets to dunk in the birdbaths ~ and the Chickadee doesn't need to perch on top of the fountain for his morning shower. The leaves dangle wet and shiny from the trees ~ the tiny figs on the small bush may have expanded ever so slightly ~ the basil has reached the top edge of the pots ~ the driveway is washed clean again making everything look brighter. Perhaps more showers later ~ fine with us, and our gardens.
Roses and wishes to all Fathers everywhere today.
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Happy Father's Day to the men in your life.
ReplyDeleteA refreshing rain certainly puts a new face on the outdoors. We didn't get much at all, but we're still hopeful for more.
Mary! Beautiful Roses! Tell Bob I said Happy Dadda's day to him! Looking forward to seing you and Jasmin tomorrow!! Hugs! Vanessa
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ReplyDeleteSo happy you got rain and you
and Bob look great in the picture. Happy Father's Day Bob.
I just know your little birds are very happy.
Nancy
Cute picture of you and your husband. Wish him happy father's day for me.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Susan
Good news, Mary! I hope you have more showers today and the days to come!
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Pat
Hello Mary, thank you for you sweet comments on my gardening books and ice plants. I wish we could get some of that glories rain here. It has been so dry. I am tempted to water my wild blackberry and black raspberry bushes. they grow in profusion along the side of our mountain. I also need to thank you for my pink Sat. post. I appreciate your comments always.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your gardens have been revived by the rain and Happy Father's Day to your guy.
I was gone overnight and could not post anything for today. I hate missing a day
Take care, Jeanne
Your dried roses look spectacular in their "Rosebud" container! We've had the other end of the rain issue here in Independence, MO,----too much of it. There is lots of flooding going on in the mid-west damaging homes and crops. It seems we are too dry or too wet and we seem to be on the wed side of it this year. I am glad you received your needed moisture and hope it continues to be the right amount for your yards, flowers, bodies of water and crops.
ReplyDeleteI wish some of that rain fro Iowa could head your way. It always seems like it is feast or famine. I love to go outside after a rain and take a deep breath-such a great fragrance.
ReplyDeleteMy dear sweet friend Mary, How you always manage to make me smile. I truly treasure our frinedship.
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering about Bob.. I hope all is well with him.
I know this is a very busy time of year for everyone. Please enjoy the Summer, Bob, & precious Jasmin. We will catch up soon.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me the wondrful birthday comment.
Blessings & hugs. I love you! ~Mary~ :-}
Hello there dear friend....I've missed our chats...
ReplyDeleteWhat I'm about to share over at my post, I've waited two years to experience...Nic's wedding....
Here's a blanket invitation to share in our joy....
let's chat
I'm so glad everyone got a cool, refreshing drink.
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