A Bit of Rain

Well, we finally have had a bit of rain. The last time I checked the rain gauge, there was 1 inch. It has rained some more, but not very much. The rain has kept the temperature down. We had several above 100 degrees temperatures earlier, so the 80-degrees temps are nice. And, it gives us a break from watering the flowers.

The second crop of figs should start getting ripe. Lynda's hanging basket looks good after the milder weather. I wish the bougainvillea was hardy here in eastern Arkansas. Last winter we stored one in the garage. It survived, but is slow to re-bloom.

This year I have a few cleome growing. I first became aware of this flower in 1979 or so. I first saw them (or at least to really notice them) in the garden at John Quincy Adams' home. One of the gardeners gave me a young plant and I brought it back to Arkansas. Since they are good re-seeders, I had them in the garden for years but somewhere along the line we lost them. it's good to have them back!