Sunday, June 23, 2019

How Does Your Garden Grow?


Heavy rains and a clogged gutter flooded the squash.


A new garden kite to celebrate the Summer Solstice


Mr. Grosbeak


The humidity increased and the Little Dude came out of the weather house


The squash survived the flood. The gutter man cleaned out the sun room gutter. He'll return in a few weeks to install a cover so the gutter won't clog again.


Blossoms on the cherry tomato plant


Morning glories getting tall


A mountain laurel that rarely blooms decided to show off this year.


The honeysuckle vine. The hummingbird has been having a field day, but eludes me when I got to take his picture.


New gutters and downspouts


The gutter man even took care of the water filtration back wash hose


Blossoms on the milkweed


One of only three blossoms on the hydrangea. Well, that's two more than what we had last year.  I had hoped cutting it back would help produce a lot more flowers.


Some wild morning glories also called Devil's weed have invaded the snowball bushes. Seems the more you pull it out, the more it keeps coming back.

How does your garden grow?

21 comments:

robin cox walsh said...

Everything is so lush and green! Enjoy it while it lasts! :)

Lady Caer Morganna said...

Everything looks great! You must be so glad it is done. :)

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

WOW, my cilantro was flooded like that, but mine didn't survive like your squash did. Guess it's because my cilantro wasn't much taller than the flooded area.

Nice to see how you can take care of the back wash hose. Your gutter man must be a gem. Mine is named Elizabeth (grin)!

Lady Caer Morganna said...

Oh yes, and HAPPY SUMMER!

Divers and Sundry said...

The grosbeaks don't stay here long on their way through but are a source of excitement when we see them. Striking birds! I love your summer solstice kite, and that honeysuckle! I hope mine gets that big some day :)

Valerie-Jael said...

Your garden is doing well, but sorry the squash got squashed! Valerie

Sandra said...

Everything is looking gorgeous.
The new gutters look great.We got our gutter covers and new gutters a couple of months ago. Enjoy.

CJ Kennedy said...

Thank you, Gretchen Sunshine 😸

CJ Kennedy said...

Still have drain that’s got to be done, but glad that will be the last project

CJ Kennedy said...

That squash has a strong will to survive

CJ Kennedy said...

Thanks! You, too

CJ Kennedy said...

The honeysuckle will need to be cut back as it’s getting to heavy for the trellis. Fortunately, it grows fast

CJ Kennedy said...

The squash seems to be making a comeback

CJ Kennedy said...

It’s so nice to have gutters that drain properly

My name is Erika. said...

Looking great! It is amazing how much things have grown in this cool June weather. Happy new week. Hugs Erika

Lowcarb team member said...

Your garden looks as if it's doing very well.
So pleased the squash came back ok.

Nice to see the little Dude out of the weather house :)

All the best Jan

CJ Kennedy said...

Like a jungle

CJ Kennedy said...

I find the weather house so entertaining. :-D

Let's Art Journal said...

Your garden is looking very lush and green! Glad the squash survived it's bath ...lol 😉. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and wishing you a happy new week! Jo x

CJ Kennedy said...

The squash is looking real good.

Magic Love Crow said...

Happy Summer CJ! Everything is looking great! That was so cute seeing the little Dude come out of the house! LOL! The honeysuckle vine is beautiful!!