We'll try to make up for it tomorrow.
Meanwhile, here are a few pictures from the past couple of days:
I was blown away by these beautiful pitcher plants:
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| Sarracenia purpurea |
This little turtle was about 20 feet from shore,
and I was another 30 feet inland.
Quite far away...
but I was under intense scrutiny, nonetheless!
I'll bet you recognize this favorite:
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| Comptonia peregrina |
I've been wondering if the ladyslippers didn't bloom at all this year, perhaps because of the sudden and intense heat.
Or if they bloomed and I somehow missed it.
I usually see lots of ladyslippers flowering, but this year...
not a one.
So I was delighted yesterday when I noticed this single blossom, tucked under some low hemlocks branches:
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| Cypripedium acaule |
Back at home, I took a quick snapshot from the car - these columbine and iris are growing on the rocky bank bordering the lower section of driveway:
There is a lot going on in that garden; most of it good, after the intensive reclamation project that began a couple of years ago. I'm devoting some time to weeding in there this week, a litttle bit every day. It's a small area, but it's tricky with the steep slope.
Necessary work, though. After the big rain, residual bittersweet and wisteria and rubus shot up overnight. After all the brush-clearing and careful planting of perennials, I certainly don't want to let the invasives take over again. Give them an inch, they'll take an ell. Not if I can help it!
I hope you are having blue skies this week :)
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Great photos! The painted turtle is fantastic. The lady slippers are a mystery not showing up where they usually do.
ReplyDeleteThe plants are there - just not flowering.
DeleteI have never seen a pitcher plant for real - so pretty! Odd about the lady slippers but maybe you're right - the heat might have turned them off. Amazed at the sheer length of the turtles' claws...wow.
ReplyDeleteLove our pictures! We've been getting a lot of rain and very little heat, but that will change tomorrow. It's supposed to be 90+ and very humid all weekend. I hope it helps our garden grow since I'll want to be in a/c as much as possible.
ReplyDeleteUgh - I meant love YOUR pictures LOL
DeleteLOL! It's okay, Carmen - I love OUR pictures too! :)
DeleteLovely turtle picture. I'm sure with the rain, the woods are every changing. I miss my walk. Just way too hot here now. Even a stroll in the evening leaves me sweating.
ReplyDeleteYour temps make me feel dizzy!
DeleteI am so grateful for the rare days when the humidity is fairly low. No matter what the temperature, when the humidity rises, I start sweating before I even make it to the barn in the morning - by the time I finish feeding and watering, my hair is literally dripping. I admit - without Piper, there are a lot of days I would not go walking just for fun!
Wow, I love the turtle photo. What a beautiful animal! I'm glad that you and Piper have been getting out for walks - and your flowers are wonderful! I've never seen a Pitcher Plant before!
ReplyDeleteThanks, KB - I've been trying to get turtle pictures for a long time, but they are incredibly alert and disappear into the water even when a person is quite distant. They must have a strong sense of personal space ;)
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