Delphinium

Sadly, it's nearly time to put the garden to bed. I can't resist posting this picture of the Delphinium...blooming again. I love this flower and sure hope it winters OK. I am a novice gardener. Any tips will be gladly accepted. I scored some great plants from the neighbor today. She even had some lavender, which I am told is not Zone 4. We'll see if I have the magic touch. I continue to be reminded what I am supposed to be doing while gazing out my studio window.

Midsummer

It's midsummer in Minnesota and the weather is HOT! Outside my studio window the blooms in the lovely large bowl are very mature. I love the combination and wanted to share what it looks like now. The photo is deceptive. If you see it in person you'll realize how large the bowl is. It's about 38 inches across. Still no moss has grown on the outside. I like the shape so well that it doesn't bother me. Eventually, I'm sure the moss will grow.