One of the things I have enjoyed over the past ten years as I have planted and transplanted my gardens is the challenge of getting blooms all season long and getting those blooms to “go” with one another. I haven’t always succeeded, but this year I’m seeing some lovely results from a decade of digging and trimming and watering.

In May, the gardens have a decisively purple tone.

In June, purple gives way to mostly pink.

In July, many blooms fade and foliage takes center stage.

And in August, things warm up with reds, oranges, and yellows.

There’s always something beautiful around me. It’s taken (and continues to take) a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it.