One of the nicest parts about summer is seeing all the flowers in bloom. Right now in my garden there are purple coneflowers, daisies, black-eyed Susans, bee balm, phlox and many other colorful flowers, all competing for space. Along with these plants are some interesting visitors such as butterflies, along with bumblebees and honey bees. One of my favorite herbs is lavender, and since there was so much rain this spring followed by sunshine they have really grown. Here is an assortment from my garden on a sunny day. I would have taken more pictures but I was chased away by a bee that didn’t want any humans around!
Garden visitor
Sunny day
Garden in July
Lavender
Butterfly visiting
Meg Travels 
I like butterflies when they are hatched. Not so much when they are in the caterpillar stage and are eating my fruit trees. Beautiful photos!
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Thanks – I didn’t see them when they were caterpillars but it’s fun watching them in the garden!
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Your garden looks wonderful. I too love lavender.
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Thank you Darlene! The lavender has been great this year – they are blooming right now and the bees love them… :)
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Isn’t it lovely to just relax in the warmth and admire, Meg? It’s looking great. :) :)
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Thanks Jo – summer is such a great time for enjoying a garden!
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Your garden did really well this year! I miss summer and all those flowers.
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Thanks Patti! I’m planting some bulbs so I can get flowers earlier in the spring… :)
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