In some ways and so disappointing in others ...
See these clouds roiling over my corner of Katy? You can practically hear the thunder, can't you? So you're expecting to hear me say that moments after I took these pictures, the rain came tumbling down and the gardens of Wit's End got a good soaking. You would, however, be as disappointed as I was by the pitiful amount of rain that fell. It didn't even rain long enough or hard enough to wash off the foliage, let alone penetrate the soil. There's more rain in tomorrow's forecast so perhaps Tuesday will be my good news day rain-wise.
However, despite that disappointment, I found something to rejoice about. As I worked my way down the south fence with hose in hand, I made a happy discovery.
The Oxblood Lilies given to me by MSS at Zanthan Gardens are not only emerging from their dormancy, they're blooming! I have a long way to go to achieve her stunning success with these lovelies, but I'm delighted no end that I'm on my way! Thanks, MSS!
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Frances
By the way, I started reading "Interred with Their Bones," which you recommended to me a few months ago. Love it! Thanks for recommending it.
Dee, I was especially delighted to have some from MSS. Now I have a little Zanthan Gardens mojo here at Wit's End.
Jean, I hope yours will show up soon! MSS' lilies were blooming when I was in Austin in mid-September last year. So you have a little time.
Gardenwalk, it's painfully dry here. I'm starting to think kindly about tropical storms.
MGRR, 15 minutes of rain for 10 days of high 90s & low 100s temperatures is about as beneficial as my Terrierist watering the grass!
Rose, I'm glad you like the book. The next one in the series, Haunt Me Still, was great too!