Apparently during the time I was in PA the Black Locust trees shed their fragrant Wisteria-like blooms all over my garden covering every inch of it. It was so pretty when I left it last week and now there are tiny creamy blooms everywhere. I scooped about 10 filled nets from my fountain and hosed off the Hosta and fern as best as I could without damaging them. The rest will have to dry and blow away or decompose. :-( My mother-in-law was bringing a friend by to see the garden and I must say I was happy it was cool and rainy so they canceled. There is nothing like spending hours in a garden only to have a guest see it at its worse possible state.
With the bad, you must see the good! Seeing past the petal covered garden I am pleased to enjoy and share the newest blooms..........
I discovered this pretty little bloom on my sweet potato plant this morning. I have never had the chance to see one before.

Lets get a close up view shall we?

Following the sweet aroma through the garden I see the old rose is in full bloom.



This rose is what I call simple beauty...no fuss, no muss!
Next I find the wild roadside Columbine is blooming.

Such hardly little things for looking so delicate.

I stole a start of these shortly after we moved here on a walk down the road. Shhh. Don't tell. They were growing on the side of the road and it was the first time I had ever seen one. I just had to try to establish them in my new sparse garden almost 20 years ago next month.
The fern have taken over the back of the once "Summer kitchen", currently "garden shed "soon to be "shabby studio". I love how they layer themselves to look like a bush.

The phlox, which I also dug from the roadside is continuing to bloom.

(Elizabeth, I will be sending some this week :-)
The Japanese Iris are blooming.

I tucked them everywhere in the garden for bursts of color.

I see there is one last poppy about to burst open in the back garden.

They were so pretty this year.
The Campanula has just started to bloom.

These bloom throughout the Summer. One of my favorites which I call "fairy flowers". If I were a fairy, I would want to live in one.
Uh oh! Look who won't leave my side ever since my return from PA.

Angell thinks her mom may leave her again. So sad. Just look at that bewildered expression on her little face.
Peonies are starting to bloom. This is the only one open today.

By the weekend I hope to have a few bouquets throughout the house. I think they smell like roses although no one else agrees????
Grandma's Big Blue Hostas are starting to fill out and take over the path to the frog pond.

Speaking of frog pond, look what was hiding among the fern.
A Rhododendron.

Now I am reminded of PA and all the beautiful ones I saw there. Check out my other
blog for the homes with these beauties.
Also by the frog pond which is hidden by fern the Wigellia is in bloom.

Down by the little "beach" area the Iris are on full display.

These were from my friend and neighbor, Lynda. She is such a sweetheart and her visits are few but memorable.
I see the little cup shaped pale pink wild flower is invading last years plantings.

I really don't care and I think it is a pretty bouquet by nature.
Heading back to the house, the little yellow daisies are doing well.

They had a rough start but now I think they are well on their way.
I hope you enjoyed the garden walk. I am off to finish some stitching projects. Have a sunny day with pretty blooms!