Blooming lavender in August!

Sunday summertime, the third Sunday of the month...enjoy remembering it!

 Lavender frames a cloudy day at Lake Tomahawk in August.

Today's quote:

Evolution of your soul is a natural fact of life and becomes a potent motivational force when celebrated. Madisyn Taylor

 

Some birds and flowers

Walking around Lake Tomahawk the morning after a rain...I was happily greeting by this lavender. I was happy, I didn't ask the lavender if it was.

Two young people walking ahead of me while staring at their phones in their hands; yes, Pokemon is here also!

Yes the water was full of sediment from upstream rains. I just walked on the shady side, up and back again.  Who says you have to go around?

Another walker paused to show me these baby birds tucked into the joists of the balcony above, and one of the parents anxiously waiting on a lamp on the wall.

She said the five babies would retreat into the nest if she made any noises toward them, so I stayed quiet. 

Do you know what kind of birds they are?

The terraced gardens along the walkway combine veggies and flowers. I've always liked to do that.

Today's quote:

Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts. The only true gift is a portion of thyself.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Lavender Wednesday

Sprouting tray got moldy but a few seeds came up in spite of it

Second pot, the top soil dries out much faster now. Overnight it feels very dry. 2-3 tiny sprouts surviving.

Plus my friend Rosemary sent me a great article about Lavender of all kinds (HERE)

Why do I want to grow lavender? Because the smell is one I can enjoy!

Today's Quote:

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.

Aristotle