The temperature may soar to hellatious levels during the day, but the evenings are another matter ... and I couldn't be more thankful.
I've gotten in the habit of wandering outside around 8 pm as dusk creeps over my corner of Katy. I sink into one of my nomadic but comfortable green Adirondack chairs, a glass of wine at hand, and I watch the day draw to a close.
A few bees are usually lingering over one flower and another (happy hour for them too) and I whisper a prayer or three of gratitude for this respite from the rigors of the heat.
11 comments:
That sounds lovely...I'm glad you get a chance to enjoy your beautiful garden.
I am so glad you are able to enjoy the evening hours. Aren't those last bees wonderful and flowers with fragrance are even better then~gail
We're having cooler temperatures here this week, but I do know what you mean about enjoying the evening hours on a hot day, Cindy. In fact, dusk is approaching now, and I think I'll take your advice and wander outside...
Cindy,
What kind of coneflowers are you growing? I haven't had much luck with the varieties I've planted in the past.
That is the time I sit on my patio, too! Your coneflowers are beautiful!
I would love some of your warm temperatures. Perhaps we can do a deal - you could have some of our light-until-11pm!
Leslie, it recharges me and gives me the strength to face another hellatiously hot day!
Gail, I never fail to think of you when I see bees now!
Rose, enjoy the coolth for me!
HGG, I'll happily bring seeds for you to Fling. I have an untold variety of coneflowers, which have probably crossed many times over the years. My current fave is the Giant Coneflower whose seeds came from a friend. I have much better luck with seeds than transplants.
Rooted, it's so good to have at least a few minutes to enjoy the garden each day!
Linda, you're my first ever visitor from Scotland! Welcome! I'd love having light until 11 ... I could get a lot more done in the garden! Sorry you & I can't swap light for warmth!
Cindy, I would love some seeds. Can't wait for the Fling. And what a great rain we had today!
I love these flowers! Glad you are enjoying them in the evening.
Just found your site and am enjoying your beautiful garden. I live in Houston and also love the time just before dusk when the four oclocks bloom and exhale their amazing sweet fragrance. I have a mass of another plant that I am having trouble identifying. They too are late afternoon bloomers with delicate lacy pink flowers. Can I send you a pic and see if you can tell me what it is? They are very hardy in our extreme heat and prolific ...blooming everywhere. Thanks, Joan
Joan, absolutely send me a picture. I'm sorry I forgot to answer this sooner. I can't promise I'll recognize it but I'm happy to give it a shot.
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