It's officially rose season. We've had mostly clear, sunny days this past week. A few days of showers, but mostly sun.
Low 80's, low humidity I'll take it.
Now, on to the roses
First up is William Baffin he is showing off this year for sure. Absolutely covered in blooms. Albeit mostly at the top.
After this flush of blooms, I've got to get this guy pruned. Our honeybees are loving William Baffin.
Bee -- William Baffin
William Baffin
Julia Child is stunning as usual. What more can I say; she is 'hands down' the Best yellow on the market today- IMO.
Julia Child in my mother's garden
Next up is Paul's Himalayan Musk -- just started blooming 6/15th He is covered in buds; I expect in the next week he is going to absolutely explode with blooms.
We hiked today Saturday 6/15th. I saw my first ever Common Yellow Throat gorgeous - the yellow is so vibrant - knock your socks off.
Also saw my first Northern Water Thrush -- hopping from lily pad to lily pad in the beaver pond. And, topped it off with a Golden Eagle soaring over the pond.
Common Yellow Throat (photo Cornell Macaulay library)
An added bonus; the Mountain Laurel's are in full bloom all along the trail. What a sight to behold on this late spring day -- Can't believe summer is only a few days away.
Where did spring go so quickly?
Wild Mountain Laurel
And, some very late blooming lady slippers on the trail.
Sunday 6/16th Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there. It was cloudy here with showers / rain.... A nice, slow, soaking rain which is perfect for the garden.
The peonies held up well from the rain.... Monday, June 17th dawned bright and sunny. Of course, it's Monday - back to work.
ITOH Cora Louise
Bloom just opening on Bowl Of Beauty
Bowl of Beauty
Coral Charm
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