During this morning's slow breakfast on the patio, I became aware that I was totally surrounded by flowers. The hostas that I planted eight years ago are as big as shrubs and are in full bloom attracting both bees and hummingbirds. Nasturtiums that were planted in large pots directly from seeds are now profusely blooming. Day lilies, feverfew, clematis, thyme, and minature roses complete the patio area. I enjoy them all while they are still in their glory. Soon the hosta's flowers will be gone and their leaves will loose their freshness. My beloved nicotiana has been slow to grow for me this summer -- normally the plants would be tall and laden with highly fragrant flowers by now. My hope is that the few plants I have will fill the places of those that have faded.
The home made trellis in the photo is supporting a kiwi vine that I planted this spring. It is supposed to be very hardy and is self-pollinating. I bought a vine for my friend higher up in the hills -- he hopes to harvest kiwi fruit directly from his second story bedroom window.
Tip the Border Collie looks forward every morning to frisbee and ball catching. I have to be careful that she doesn't drop the toys into my porridge bowl. She disgraced herself once by dropping a slimy tennis ball into a guest's tea.
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