Clematis
Today I had the joy of spending some time weeding the garden, in the midst of these early blooming beauties. For the first time, the clematis has behaved itself and stayed on the trellis that is there for its support. The roses are a bit wind-whipped, but only a few have lost canes. The vegetables are coming along wonderfully. My husband and I built new tomato cages today - and not a moment too soon. It won't be long until I pull the water off the garlic and the sweet onions, and there are a few ripe strawberries, here and there. (I transplanted, so the crop will be spotty, at best.)
Then there were the hills this evening. Long, late shadows make for wonderful views over the gap, and the birds are constantly flying by, often in pairs. The western kingbirds didn't nest on our utility pole - but they come by regularly to visit. Perhaps next year. The robins have a nest in the maple tree, and I'm pretty sure we've got nesting house finches in the spruce trees. The magpies have fledged. The pelicans and cormorants continue to be busy across the river. I love the long evenings, when there is time and enough light to enjoy what is right in front of me!
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