The gladiolas started blooming last week, reds and yellows. I staggered planting the bulbs so they wouldn't bloom all at once. I have more red than yellow, even though I planted the same amount of each. Mom loves glads and had a few but the little creatures around her place dig them up. She gave up on everything this year because no matter what she planted, the chipmunks got it.
The morning glories are just starting to bloom. The vines aren't thick yet and there's just a bloom here and there. Some purples and just one Heavenly Blue so far. I only planted Heavenly Blue but I've found that what I get is what I get.
The zinnias along the side of the house are also in bloom. I love zinnias. They are good cut flowers and they bloom all season. I have a mix of colors and they're all medium sized. I used seed from last year's flowers so the blooms not as big as I had hoped.
The impatience on the north side of the house are thriving. I fed them last week and it doesn't take long to see the results. Snow-on-the-mountain (Bishop's weed) is behind and threatening to take over. It is very invasive and I do think I will plant it under the magnolia tree where the grass is sparse and weedy.
I enjoy my flowers outside but I like having flowers that I can use in vases inside. I don't rob the flower beds but I have something inside all summer. Actually, I have flowers inside almost all year. Mom brings flowers every time she comes over, as I do when I visit her, and I often buy flowers for myself because I'm worth it.
I am going to have to cut the grass today or tomorrow and it's so hot out there. Ugh.
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