Comfrey in the garden

These of just two of the many clumps of the old fashioned purple-flowered comfrey in the garden.

All of the purple-flowered comfrey are derived from the original gifts from my Mother about twenty years ago.

Bloomerang in the garden

Lilac 'Bloomerang' slowly but surely being engulfed by Elizabeth's lambs ears.

Black Lace in the garden

Elderberry 'Black Lace'

Not as vigorous as the plain old elderberry, but I like the dark foliage.

Bee skep

An old fashioned bee skep.

No bees yet.

Andrew's tree

Andrew's spruce tree, which he obtained as a tiny seedling several years ago, now much taller than he is.

Rain

1.25" rain last night, far in excess of what was predicted, but we need the water.

Indian Pinks

Spigelia marilandica

Available from Wayside Gardens (link here)

Might be worth a try.