Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Wednesday's Walk

It's much, much cooler today, so I think we can go outside.

Mid-July is about prolific invasive species like blackberries...

...and thistle...

...and teasel.

Fun fact: teasel blooms from the center and then spreads to the top and bottom.  Most usual - blooming from bottom to top is far more common. 

Douglas fir cone dripping with sap (a proud native tree!)

Hazy hot sky.

Queen Ann's Lace - another invasive.

This tree forms part of the brush in which the birds find shelter in the backyard.  It is fruiting now.  

Another sky photo. And around the house...

A delicious smelling Oriental Lily.

Echinacea

Helenium - love this color.

Take a deep breath!  Another Oriental Lily.

2 comments:

  1. Your sky shots were fabulous, Beth. Interesting tidbit about the teasel! Your flowers are so pretty.

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  2. Such a lovely post. I love working in the garden this time of year, you can enjoy the wonderful scent of the lillies! I have several varieties and the smell is heavenly.

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