This rose bush started out only a foot and a half tall, now it's growing at an incredible rate and producing the most gorgeous yellow flowers with bronze/peach tones and a wonderful sweet fragrance.
Daylilies A Go-Go
All the daylilies are either on the cusp or in full bloom now in the garden, here's a sample of the beauties that currently grace my central Ontario garden.
Clematis
A strong showing for the clematis this summer. Makes for a pretty filter when looking skyward.
It’s a Good Year for the Roses
Just like Old Blue Eyes crooned, it's been a good year for roses.
For the Love of Peonies
For me, nothing in the garden is more beautiful then the peony. Maybe it's the memory of my mother's garden in days gone by, but peonies hold a special, central place in my heart, mind and eye when I scan the late spring, early summer garden. Peonies don't last very long, but the flowers do …
Summer Garden: Simple Pleasures
It's been so dry of late, so watering in the evenings has been an ongoing, daily ritual. The early Summer garden is taking shape with the pinks/purples/lavenders/peach hues on fantastic display.
My Little, Wonderful Slice of Heaven
It may not make the cover of magazines, but my little garden brings me ever so much joy and contentment. I've learned over the years that the garden will conform to its own rules and order, and that, indeed, life finds a way .
It’s Poppy Time
Peony Power
Spectacular bloom
Heaven is a Peony
There's nothing I anticipate more each year then the start of peony season. If only the blooms lasted all summer, but alas, nature provides small miracles in increments, just enough to fill the soul, and nose, with pleasure and contentment.
The Northern Herper 
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