Bloom Day - July 15, 2009

High 75 F
Low  62 F

Well, those temperatures were for yesterday and as I sat to post I noticed the date and realized that I do have time to actually post a bloom day post hosted by Carol over at May Dreams.  No one is more surprised than I am by this early posting and this mornings' walk in the garden provided content.  Not only are there blooms on the squash plants but, finally, there are squash on the plant. They will be tomorrow night's dinner along with some broccoli. Here are the blooms on the potatoes which look like they are doing well.  I haven't grown them before and they are so lush I can't imagine being without them in the future.  The daylilies are blooming as are the monarda or bee balm which is attracting hummingbirds.  Fighting hummingbirds.  The dill has a limey green blossom which smells even better than it looks.  Its' ferny presence in the garden is very welcome. The sweet peas are actually just starting to bloom.   Better late than never.  Annabelle and Endless Summer hydrangeas are blooming along with cimicifuga and butterfly bush.  Sometimes the best blooms are not really blooms at all.  Here is a coleus and some sedums in a container  and best of all the continuing bloom of friendship with Gail from Clay and Limestone and the men in her life.   Tucker is not the only one who was very glad to see them.  Thank you for stopping by on Bloom Day at Ledge and Gardens.  

Comments

[Lisa at Greeenbow]

Beautiful blooms and lucky you getting to visit with Gail and her men. I am sure Tucker was happy not to be outnumbered. Happy GBBD.

[Gail]

Hello! The garden looks fantastic. I know you are thrilled to have blooms on the vegies and dinner on the table! The photo of the sweet pea blossoms is delightful! What a surprise to see me and the 'boys'. Thanks for the mention and the link. We loved visiting and can't wait to visit again. gail

[Racquel]

Oh your garden is looking gorgeous this bloom day. Sounds like you will be having a yummy supper tomorrow. My squash has been very prolific so far this summer. In fact I need to get out there & pick some veggies today. Thanks for the reminder. ;) I really love the greeny yellow of the Dill. I meant to plant seed this year & ran out of time. Next year it will definitely be an addition to the Butterfly Garden. :) How wonderful that you got to meet Gail & 'Her Men'. I've enjoyed meeting other bloggers. So much fun! Happy Bloom Day!

[Randy]

What a killer photo of the humming bird! That squash photo is making me think about stewed squash and onions swimming in butter. Mmmmmmm … Great picture.

[linda]

Beautiful blooms Layanee, and great hummingbird photo too. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit with Gail and her family.

[Mr. McGregor's Daughter]

Happy Bloom Day! Your garden is looking wonderful this summer. What an amazing shot of the hummer over the Monarda! Now I think I should grow some just to try to lure them. My mother in law recently told me that her mother used to fry up the squash and zucchini flowers, so I think I'm going to give that a try now that I am growing it. I've noticed that many of the blooms will not produce fruit. It's also a good way to keep from becoming overwhelmed with squash.

[Pam/Digging (Austin)]

I love the dill's flowers. And am still enjoying pics of Gail's visit. What fun!

[Phillip]

Gorgeous blooms and color. I love that sedum! Do you know the name of it?

[Prairierose]

I didn't realize you grew veggies as well, Layanee; yours are certainly looking very healthy! I love the photo of the hummingbird above the monarda. They are supposed to be very territorial, but I've never been lucky enough to see two of them fighting over a flower:) Thanks for sharing the photo of Gail with the men in her life; what a great time the two of you must have had. Oh, and your Endless Summer are blue!! I am so envious, even though my pink ones are nobody's fault but my own:) They make such a peaceful scene with your urn planting; beautiful.

[Jean]

Boy, everything looks so pristine and happy. That daylily look unusual. Do you remember what kind it is? Can't wait to see everything in person!

[Muum]

great pics, I esp love the light thru the coleus leaves. Those sweet peas look luscious, maybe I should grow some, too! I have volunteer dill in my veggie garden, too. Don't need anymore dill seed, but sure do love how it looks and the bees it attracts.

[jodi (bloomingwriter)]

Well, you've surged wayyyy ahead of me again, bloomwise, Layanee. No hydrangeas or monarda blooming here yet (I still have peonies finishing up, though!). It's a weird spring and summer up here. But I'm glad things are going well for you and that you're having fun with the garden and with dear friends and family.