Things are really settling into summer now. There is no fear of frost and all leaves are relaxed and growing confidently. We have almost finished moving the pile of wood chips out of the driveway and into the beds where they are needed. Just about three or four wheel barrows full remain on the concrete. I wonder weather the rain falling on them and thru them does good things or bad things to their chemistry. Or maybe nothing. 
The trough on the deck is looking very beautiful lately. Our friend ( and 'second best' man in our wedding) Tim made it for us many years ago. I planted it then, and have left it outside year round since. Some things live and some don't, but mainly it comes back every year with something intact to form the basis for a pretty growing season.
The water lily is blooming. This year I decided not to put any tropical floating plants in the pond, and let the lily expand to its full capacity. It is nearly filling the pond already, and its early. 
This photo, while not great, is a glimpse of the glory that is the nine-bark bush at the southeast corner of the gazebo garden. The shrub is pretty during its entire season of leaves, but most beautiful now that it is in bloom.
And the hostas beneath the willow are really stunning right now. I can't believe they came from a SAM's Club box. 
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