Nothing can take the place of planting, growing and harvesting your own fresh vegetables!! It’s so satisfying (and so healthy) to go out and pick fresh food to bring to the table!

July is veggie time here in the hills!

Things are looking promising in the veggie garden. Lack of rain has been somewhat of a problem, but more a nuisance than anything. I am thankful to have a good well that lets me water as much as needed.

Half-runners are doing exceptionally well, and I am starting to see color in a few tomatoes.

Daylily season is rapidly coming to a close. Several of my clumps have already bloomed out for this year.
These are in bloom today. It is about a third of my total collection.

Lilies come into the garden during the peak of heat, and briefly make life a little more bearable.

Some of my favorite pink daylilies are gracing the garden today, with their delicate colors and intricate designs.

Day lily “Volcanic Fireworks ” showed up today! I had moved it last fall, and neglected to label it, so I was not really sure where it was. I am so happy to see it!

Day lilies are starting to really make a showing in the garden. “Hazel’s Stitchery” is fast becoming one of my favorites. Five flowers are open this morning, a lovely display! ♥

A few of my day lilies that are in bloom now!

^{My sweet kiddos got me this little solar mushroom. They know what it takes to make me happy!}