Awaiting a Storm

Its' been weeks since we had any rain. The soil is dry as dust. It's perfect for the birds to take a dust bath, leaving indentations in the soil where they shake and roll.

It's not so nice for the gardener. Yesterday I pulled a big quack grass that uprooted this Dianthus. I watered it  well , but I'm afraid I murdered it. I think I'll wait for rain before I weed anywhere near the plants.

This is how our grass looks now. It's quite a change from the lush growth that Ed couldn't keep up with mowing.It crunches under foot when you walk across it.

 Still, even as dry as it is beauty  hangs on in the garden. The anise hyssop and gloriosa daisies bloom on to the bees delight and mine.

This breathtaking day lily has its day in the sun and seems to bask in the heat. Not me I'm completely wilted and even though the weather calls for strong storms, I hope the rain doesn't pass us by this time!