Even in Drought . . .

For the past 3 or 4 years, I have planted wave petunias in my big clay pot because, under normal circumstances, they will bloom continuously.  But they have struggled to survive the heat and drought even with the rationed water doled out to them.  I'm hoping the cooler weather and today's rain will bring a return of their fragrant blossoms.

My roses seem to be faring better.

 

New shoots appear at the crown of my leafless peace rose bush, producing a single, beautiful rose from time to time . . . which I promptly cut and bring inside to enjoy!   

Peace Rose



Peace's next door neighbor, Grandma's Blessing, continues to push through the heat and drought . . . isn't she beautiful!!!

I have cushion mums around the street light pole at the corner.  They have been loaded with flower buds for the past 6 weeks or more and are beginning to open.  Will post pictures later.

Being a city girl, I don't know if rain now is too late for the soybeans (I think it is too late for the corn) . . . but I continue to pray for gentle, soaking rain for this parched land . . . for farm crops and pasture land, for livestock, and to refill rivers and lakes and wells.

And I pray for God's Holy Spirit to "rain" on this nation.