07.16.2025 | Ordinary Wednesday

Another warm, humid Wednesday morning here in the Carondelet Garden.  We had a few sprinkles yesterday here in south Saint Louis but not much to speak of, so the watering continues!  It is going to be another hot, humid day with highs in the upper 90s under partly cloudy skies.  We have a very small chance of rain later this afternoon.  The winds are out of the SW at 10 to 15 MPH.

I love these lovely orange flowers.  The simply brighten up the back porch with their beauty and grace.  The take a lot of water but they are worth the effort.  The blooms are lasting a long time!

The old gardener is beat this morning.  Yesterday was a long day hanging new shutters for the big graduation party this weekend.  They do look pretty good if I say so myself.  Last night we finished patching holes in the living room, kitchen and main bedroom for my beautiful niece.  I'm tired but filled with joy at the accomplishments of these young people and their constant love.

While I was busy yesterday, Dr. B was busy in the garden refreshing the flowers in the back walkway and it is stunning!  We should have beautiful blooms throughout the rest of summer and into Fall.  When we first married, she swore she had a "brown" thumb.  We discovered she did not... hers is the greenest of thumbs.  

It's a good day for a good day.  As a good friend used to say all the time:  "Ain't no one stealing my joy today!"  Be good to yourself and kind as well.  Smile at a stranger, they may need that right now!  That's all the news from here in the Carondelet Garden.