Garden Journal

Bold Blooms

We continue to have record heat and drought. In my garden I am observing those flowers that boldly continue to grow despite the difficult conditions. I continue to water and weed. Weeds seemingly can grow and multiply regardless of the conditions.

This amazing dahlia was given to me as a gift earlier this year. It is very large and hardy.

The monarda is doing quite nicely - attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.

The daylilies - especially the orange ones seem to be growing everywhere - I even see them growing in the ditches along the roadways. They bring charm and cheer to my parched garden.

Each year I have several marigold volunteers which grow to be quite large and beautiful.

The abelia was here when we moved in - it is a favorite of the bees. I love its graceful limbs and flowers.

This butterfly bush is called Biltmore

I am thankful that despite the harsh conditions that these blooms are bold and strong enough to give their best in my garden.

I am sharing this post with these Delightsome garden parties:

An Oregon Cottage's Tuesday Garden Party

A Southern Daydreamer's Outdoor Wednesday

Fishtail Cottage's Cottage Flora Thursday

Ms Green "thumb" Jean's Bloomin' Tuesday

Tootsie Time's Fertilizer Friday