Cosmo to go with the Cleome

I plant Cosmos with my Clemoe every year, most years they both self seed for me but I always add a fresh packet of seed for each every spring.

Cleome or Spider Flower

I remember growing and walking down to elderly neighbor lady's garden, she grew these flowers in neat rows in her garden. For some reason I was enchanted by them, I still grow them every year. This one is just starting open.

Old Fashioned Tiger Lily

I have dozens of these lilies growing in my garden, a neighbor lady gave me a few bulbs 30 years ago when I moved in my home. She gave me these and several bulbs of surprise lilies or naked ladies.

Perfection

Isn't this the most perfect beautiful rose bud? We have had storms here in Iowa, it stormed all last evening, so I did not even turn on my computer. The rain we received yesterday brought the 3 total up to over 4 inches.

Pet Pride Sunday Kitty Post

Callie Cat and Jon Pickles

Pet Pride Sunday-Doggie Post

Rosie, Erin, and Quasi-Boy

Cardinal Flower

I have always wanted to grow this plant successfully, I did not have much luck until this year as it likes to have its feet wet which with my sandy soil it just never happened. But last year after the flood and we had to put in a new patio, I now have the perfect spot for it. Because of the lay of the ground the patio slopes to one side for water run off purposes, I planted it right where the water runs off the patio.............perfect! It appears to be very happy. I plan on planting more there next spring. It is the most beautiful red.