I was so surprised at how prolific the lilacs were since we were told they probably wouldn't bloom at all for at least one year. I just love the white rims around each little flower! These have been gone since the end of May, but I though I'd show you anyway.

The pollen was prolific too, and made an otherwise invisible spider web visible.

Pansies in a pot on our front porch...

Lantana, a new favorite of mine. It grows in the worst soil conditions and tolerates full sun - a perfect plant for me!

Our new bird house, all the way from Tennessee! Abbey saw a little house wren hopping around the yard today. I so hope it will take up residence our "bird barn."

White daisies with a blue center. I'm hoping that these will be abundant around the Fourth of July along with our red impatiens.

Our unusual variety of Peony.

Very few petals with a bright yellow center.

The wisteria has fragranced our entire town this year. It's blooming like crazy and Gina said it smells like we sprayed the entire neighborhood with air freshener!

More Lantana. I just adore the little flowers on this plant. Yellow, pink, red, and orange - all on one flower! Amazing.