photo at left: herb planter I use to root cuttings in It was a rainy, hot and sticky day here today. Including the thunderstorms we had last night, we’ve had about three quarters of an inch of rain so far. We definitely needed it though, as it was getting very dry here again. I hope we don’t have another dry summer like last year. I lost so many trees and shrubs over the last two years, due to the worst drought in history here. Thank goodness we’ve had close to normal rainfall lately, and the flowers and trees are all thriving right now.
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This toad lives in one of my rock wall flower beds. He doesn’t seem to mind the rainy day.
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Bicolor miniature rose
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Deep burgundy and white vincas
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Deep purple Wave petunia
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May 28, 2008 at 4:39 pm
Fantastic and vivid colours.
And that petunia is a stunner.
May 28, 2008 at 4:56 pm
Thanks, Quinttarantino. I like to take the flower photos on cloudy overcast days , it makes the colors stand out so much. I love that purple petunia too. :)
May 28, 2008 at 6:21 pm
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May 29, 2008 at 10:24 am
These photos are wonderful, I like that toad, we have a few frogs in our garden. Rainy days are the most beautiful for taking photos.
May 29, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Thank you Suzanne. I like that toad being there too, he catches bugs on my flowers. :)
May 29, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Stunning flowers, and the toad is a cracker. We had one that lived in our compost heap feeding of all the insects.. it was there for years.
May 29, 2008 at 2:11 pm
Hi Tom, we have so many toads here that I’m always careful not to step on one in the yard. I like them living in my flower beds — yes, they catch a lot of insects (and slugs). Thanks for your comments.
May 29, 2008 at 3:38 pm
I am envious of your toad. What a super picture. And the flowers are exquisite.
May 30, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Your flowers are so pretty.
May 31, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Hi Quietpath. I’m glad the toads are here too, they catch lots of bugs.. :) Thank you for your comments.
May 31, 2008 at 9:03 pm
As always, thanks Leeann!
June 10, 2008 at 7:29 am
It is a reality that wines produced basically of herbs are the best in the market. Herbs in particular have a lot of medicinal value and are being used world over to conveniently handdle health problems. They are also very good for body build-up. What a great gift from God.