Too Many to Love

1.  Salvia Strawberries & Cream.

I've become a real salvia fan.  The small flower details are so gorgeous.

2.  Thalictrum Black Stocking.

Earlier in the summer, when I bemoaned everyone else's thalictrum being in bloom, someone suggested perhaps the dry summer was the cause.  Many waterings later, we've got buds.

3.  Rain lily.

Another flower that's watered regularly.  Never get tired of these guys.

4.  Surprise lily.

This tiny little guy sprouted next to the rain lily.  I stopped growing these a few years ago because of red beetles.  I do, however, recycle pot compost onto the flowerbeds, so perhaps an old lily came to life, thanks to care given the rain lily.

5.  Woodwardia.

In most instances for me, a fern is a fern is a fern.  Woodi's a little different, although I can't say why.  I never get enough of his new growth.  Saying that, his mature fronds are also gorgeous.

This next photo was taken immediately after the first.  The new fronds really play with the light, changing colour ever so slightly.

6.  Zinnia Queenie Lime.

I planted different varieties of zinnia in various spots in the garden.  Universally, they've not done well this year, whereas last year, they were wild thangs.  Even so, just look at this face as it wakes up.  There's even a small heart at 10 o'clock.

And that's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.