Garden Art at Dawn

After my morning walk I noticed, with the overcast skies, that the light was perfect for some picture taking in the back yard. Of course, this made me late for work, but it was worth it. I came to work relaxed and ready to meet the day.

The fragrant honeysuckle vine is so heavy it's tipping the arbor. These two shots were taken from the deck.

Clematis on the shed.

Leaves at dawn.

Catnip blossoms.

Hollyhocks have taken over an area in the yard - which is fine with me. It's keeping the morning glory (which only grows in that one spot) at bay.

I believe these are called Red Hot Pokers - don't remember for sure. I like them against the wood fence.

I don't remember the name of the front plant, but it drops seeds and I find new growth in unexpected places, which is always delightful. The purple flower is a geranium.

These may be called Veronica. It's a perennial that was planted years ago.

Orange blossoms in the grass. The blossoms that are still on the trees are already starting to turn brown. I love this fragrant bush, but it certainly doesn't last very long.

Dwarf Pink Spirea bushes. These are so beautiful and grew fast this year with all of the early spring rain.

Mystery plant. This comes back every year, and grows in new places. It may be considered a weed, as it has a very strong and determined vine and is fast growing. However, the flower is tiny, pretty and delicate.