In Bloom
The rose I planted last year has finally found the opportunity to bloom. The deer had been eating all the buds off of it but for some reason the deer haven't been around much lately.
We know this by the fact that we still have hostas. They have usually nibbled them to the ground by now but they are all still standing.
In fact, they are out of control. They've got us surrounded. It's hard to get down the sidewalks. We're thinking that all the trees that went down on the paths behind us are keeping them from coming over the creek for the moment. I'm sure they will figure out how to get back here soon enough.
And...in spite of having had a severe haircut due to last year's drought damage my brave hydrangea managed to put out a few blooms this year. I bought it a soaker hose to keep it hydrated but we've had nothing but rain for weeks. Go figure.
It's sort of like when you wash your car and then it rains. I guess being prepared with the soaker hose means you never will need it.
ReplyDeleteMy hydrangeas are doing well for a first "full year" plant. I planted them late last summer.
I envy all the hydrangeas!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you have flowers this year but I sure hope the deer are okay. They do a lot of damage but they are so beautiful too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hugs,
Betsy
I miss my miniature hydrangea; yours are beautiful! So are the hostas!!! But the rose--just wow!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! My roses are doing beautifully this year, but now the stupid hot/humid weather has moved in the the blooms go over so fast. They like it warm - but not this warm! Just like me!
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