Summer 2013 has certainly had every type of weather! Environment Canada promised that there would be no drought like last summer but we have gone a number of times without rain for 2 1/2 weeks. Every day a promise of thundershowers but very rarely did they happen. There was severe flooding in one thunderstorm (especially in Toronto) but not here in Burlington. Now we have had a really chilly snap (overnight temps of 13C) but a promise of high heat and humidity for the weekend. Maybe this is the "new normal".
Regardless, some flowers are still blooming in my garden. Many are at their peak and quite beautiful. Please take a look.
The Oakleaf hydrangea bush at the front door is full of pink blooms
The Lisianthus are blooming strong
The white phlox are open and very fragrant
The blackcurrant bushes are full of berries
The Sweet Williams are re-blooming
Agastache foeniculum, commonly called anise hyssop, is a species of perennial plant in the mint family. Very Bee-friendly.
My balloon flower has had more blossoms than ever this year. 3 weeks and still blooming.
Achillea 'Coronation Gold' is always bent over, reaching for the sun
Most of the hosta flowers are gone but the smaller blue hostas are still in flower
I'm not sure if this is Coreopsis 'Moonbeam' or 'Zagreb' but it's a dainty little pop of yellow
A few blossoms are left on the Rose of Sharon
The Explorer Rose 'John Cabot' rarely re-blooms but it's doing it now :)
Here's the star of the show: Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia 'Goldsturm')
And at the side of the house, the self-seeding Sweet Peas are all over the fence
Garden Blogger's Bloom Day is a Meme created by May Dreams Garden
Gardeners post images of what's blooming in their garden on the 15th day of every month. All are welcome to participate.
Also, please check out my recipe blog Astrid's Home - the latest post is Zucchini and Summer Squash Gratin with Parmesan and fresh Thyme