I Can't Beelieve We Made It!

Been Here Before?

This bee spent part of his morning embracing my fence.  He actually looks like he would give a good hug, but that is not something I am willing to try.  It appears his wings are damaged, but he did not hang around for more than an hour.  Once my son and our dog came out to play some of the more cautious creatures headed for calmer havens. 




Looks Like We Made It

When I decided to plant a rose garden I knew I had to have a Knockout Rose.  My neighbor has one and it had blooms on it from April to November!  I put the word out that I was looking for some and about two months ago I acquired a pair from a family friend who no longer wanted them in their yard.  My knowledgeable neighbor warned me the plants would probably go into shock. They were out of the ground for a few days and were in rough shape, but I was happy to have them for free.  My spouse was kind enough to plant them for me and I commenced watering and feeding. I am thrilled to report my two months of dedication have finally paid off and I have new growth!  These bushes are far from being healthy, thriving plants, but I think we are out of the woods.  I look forward to posting pictures of the blooms in the future.


My first tomato flower is getting ready to open.  I was not sure what variety this plant would produce, but I can now say it is not a cherry tomato.  The cherry tomatoes I have seen usually grow in clusters.  I am anxious to see what my other volunteers will produce.  Tomatoes are one of my favorite gifts from the garden, and I am pleased my plants seem to be doing well.