The garden is a spectacle this year.

This huge hosta is about 5' across

A wonderful oriental lily, flowering here for the first time. 

 

This is an indoor plant. A cutting from a dear friend. 

A flowering Elephant Ear Begonia. 

Patisson Panache Jaune et Verte Squash - (pre 1856)

It took me a long time to find seeds for this amazing Pattypan Squash. About a decade ago I bought some seeds from Botanical Interests. I ran out of seed and they no longer carry them. It took me years of searching to find a company with any in stock. I found them in Canada from Heritage Harvest Seed. I find them beautiful and delicious. These are my first pattypans with the beautiful green stripes. I am so happy. 

The cottage garden is doing so beautifully this year

Iris Pallida "Argenta Variegata"

Iris " Feel the Thunder" ?

Chives

Sorbet peony

Edith Wolford iris

Butter and Sugar Siberian iris

Pinks NOID

For only the second time in my life, I've seen Aurora Borealis

I feel blessed to have been on the planet for many decades, and it never ceases to astound me with its beauty and constant gifts to us. I have been an astronomy geek my whole life and last night was amazing. We had a G5 Solar Storm that made this magic happen. 

Plum tree trimming day can make a dining room very special.