The Rain Stopped.

6-26-11 VERMONT: So far today, no rain. There was another 0.2 inches in the gauge this morning. The fog and clouds gradually cleared this afternoon. I have been splitting a half-dozen logs a day and am about half done with the pile.

We went to Cider Hill Gardens in Windsor, VT today. The stock is beautifully displayed in their own gardens, and they have more in those gardens than they have for sale. We bought four hybrid day lilies to add to the day lily garden, a couple hepatica and an interesting pink-orange geranium. It's worth a visit even if you’re not in the market for plants. They also have a gallery with, what else, garden art.

In an attempt to get some wild sedum to bloom, I alkalised half the bed near the propane tank and acidified the other half to see if pH change has an effect.

Last night Judy [and I] gave a dinner party for three couples on our road, Ken and Jane, Donna and Bruce, and Katie and Andy. Many important issues were discussed at length, and they actually stayed until 10 PM.

New blooms: campanula.


Thyme taking over the terrace.

Roses at their peak. They continue to bloom all summer, but not in such profusion.