This first photo is of a favorite rose of mine that is blooming again. I must admit our relationship has not always been friendly. The year after I planted this rose it was more dead than alive, so {not having the gumption to dump it in the trash} I dug it up and replanted it in a corner of the yard thinking the installation in a new location would surely finish her off. The next year she began to thrive. Unfortunately, I didn't like where I planted her -- she looked out of place -- so I decided to remove her altogether. I hacked away at that plant and the roots and disposed of it in the trash. Apparently I didn't remove all the roots, because the next Spring she burst onto the scene with vigor. For several more years I tried to remove it -- each Spring she bounced back better than ever. I finally gave up and bent my measly will to her much stronger one and she's currently one of the best looking roses I have in my garden. Proof positive that adversity can make one stronger...
Two years ago I planted the hosta plants below next to our fence. This area had always been a trouble spot. It's a shaddy, soggy spot and in the past I hadn't been able to get anything to grow in that location. The hostas survived the heat of the first summer and did well last summer, but {as most perennials do the third year after planting} they are thriving this summer!
I plant some nastursium seeds every year at the base of a huge shade tree in our yard...
And, finally, here's a little blossom that we took a picture of earlier this week. He's the cutest little bud around...
{grandchild #9}
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