Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Things are going pretty well in the garden, but they are not without a few hiccups

The  Butterfly bush has started to bloom. But the flowers are extremely tiny and look like they are struggling a little bit. I think that's because the bush itself is terribly bug eaten.

 I've sprayed it down with soapy water, but I think I'm going to have to look into something stronger.

Beside it, the blackberries and raspberries are faring a bit better.

 I'll have fruit soon, if I can get them before the birds do.

Queen Elizabeth is showing off, with five new blooms

 Her blooms last the longest, with the exception of Tournament (which are a little bit bigger.)

 The lettuce is growing slowly

 But it is still growing.  I can't say the same for the forget-me-nots

I came home the other day and they were toasted. I think the hot weather did them in. I'm hoping I can save the one on the right.

But at least the sweet peas are sprouting

Once they get a little more established, I'm going to move them to the front porch to prevent the same problem.

The daisies and black-eyed Susans are in full swing

I just love the mix of yellow and white. It's especially pleasing because these were all from seed last year.

And hiding in behind them....

The Mexican Hat is almost in full bloom. I was especially pleased to see it, because I didn't think it had made it through the winter.

The first Cupid's Dart has bloomed

Which was nice as well... because this is Rocky's favourite plant to lay on. I do have to stake them up, but they will bloom right through until fall. A fantastic flower.

Mom's little tomato is doing fabulous (I'm taking it up to her next week).

 It's easily doubled in size.

Even the marigolds around it are happy. Pretty cool, considering they were just seeds dropped from the ones I'd planted around the food garden to keep the bunnies out.

And it looks like I'll be picking my own tomatoes soon...

 All three plants are doing well  - completely dripping with cherry tomatoes.

And while I was visiting with Samantha on the weekend, she gifted me with a big chunk of Sedum from her gardens

Including the gorgeous planter... she said it was just an old one I could smash up for a faerie garden, but I'm thinking it would look better full of nasturtiums!

I'm gonna run out of yard soon.