It already feels like the middle of summer has arrived and I often feel the season just began. I have to wonder where the time goes or if I have just spent it all weeding, watering and deadheading. I have found the best weather always makes the season go by way too quickly and I am trying to find the time to sit back and enjoy every moment of it before it all goes away.
Even with a cooler start to the year, it seems things are looking pretty good, but we could use some good summer heat to boost the gardens. July is always a fun month where the garden begins to fill with constant color, as this is the time when all the annuals begin their consistent blooming until the autumn frosts arrive. Often it is hot, but that is the kind of weather I thrive in so I absorb as much of it as I can as I know it will be short lived.
July is also the month for the garden tours, both locally and regionally. This is everyone’s chance to get a glimpse into some backyards to witness some very creative design work. I personally love to go on garden tours as I find it a great resource for new ideas, a chance to see new and different design elements and talk to other gardeners along the way.
When we stay in our own yards day in and day out our outlook on things becomes a bit tunneled. Going out and seeing what other people do seems to open the door of creativity once again to allow you to explore new and unique things. There are always many things to see on these tours.
Not only can you take a frie.