Flowers From Around My Garden

 One of our community ponds [there are 3] now has a water feature.

 This was very much needed to keep the pond healthy.

We have a great view of the fountain from our bedroom window 

as well as the screen porch.  I wish there was an up light on it

at night but I'm afraid that would be costly.

 With all the rain we have a bumper crop of beautiful flowers

as well as nice selection of healthy weeds.  It's been so hot I haven't

had a chance to do a lot of garden maintenance.

 Julep

 The deer didn't find all our lily plants.

 Coneflower's

 Wilson picked out the plants for our pots this year.

 I don't think the deer know this Stargazer lily is here.

 Volunteer sunflower from the winter bird seed.

 Trying to keep the bee's happy.

 The deer ate half of the buds on this lily.

 Joe Pye weed is a little late in blooming this year.

 The birds love this birdbath.   There are days I refresh the

water several times.  We have the cleanest blackbirds

in the neighborhood.

 The deer also had an enjoyable snack on both of our

limelight hydrangea plants.

 From the wildflower mix I tossed in one of the beds.

 Julep

I leave you with a photo of the Maryland state flower

Black-eyed Susan's.