Rainbows. . . June 23, 2009

One thing about the nonstop rain we’ve been getting lately . . . it does sometimes bring an occasional, quite beautiful rainbow!

Sunday Stroll: Too Much Rain!!! June 14, 2009

It’s been raining pretty much straight for a week now.  Although we have lush, green surroundings, I’m wondering if it’s ever going to stop!

My “Rose of Sharon” bushes have grown by leaps and bounds with all of the rain.

My New Guinea Impatiens are enjoying the shade provided by the Rose of Sharons.

My Begonias have been absolutely crushed by the torrents of rain . . .

Green tomatoes are set and I’m hoping they won’t rot due to all the wetness.

Geraniums (never my favorite due to their “fragrance”) do provide a pretty pink contrast to all the green foliage around . . .

All in all, it’s great weather for ducks, but I could use some sun soon!

To see who else is strolling this Sunday, visit the Quiet Country House.

Sunday Stroll–Volatile Weather! August 11, 2008

Sunday marked another day in a week of volatile weather.  We’re getting the rain we’ve needed; but it’s heavy, with thunder and lightning, and all at once!  One minute it’s sunny; then it’s dark and gloomy with flashing lightning and sheets of rain; followed by rainbows, sunny, while it’s still raining.  August has been incredibly WET in Connecticut!

Still raining, transforming everything into a lush, greenness . . .

Raindrops cling to the tall grass; time to mow again!

The corn has had a nice, long drink. (The long blades are NOT sticking up, which my farmer Dad always said was a sign of lack of water.)

 

The pumpkins are thriving in all stages: blossom,

green,

then orange!

One of my FEW, perfect hydrangeas. . .

. . . along with the Rose of Sharon blooms . . .

. . . and the Hybiscus, all enjoy the juicy wetness.

The pool is close to over-full . . .

 . . . even the Mermaid seems to approve of all this water!

The only one who doesn't seem to relish all this rain--and the rumbling thunder--is Eddie the Sheepdog!

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