August garden

It's been mighty foggy here in the sunset, which makes it extra magical that there is some new growth in my yard and on my windowsill.

They may be tiny, but 3 of the 4 pots of basil seedlings have sprouted up. They need more sun though!



The mint that got burnt in the heat wave a few months ago is making a major comeback. I love it in my iced tea. And it's also a really good excuse to make some mojitos:)



I got this little pine sapling as a favor at a wedding. What a cool and environmental idea.




I don't know what this flower is. Anyone? I didn't plant it, so it was a pleasant surprise when it burst into this gorgeous color. It must have been planted from the previous tenants, or maybe a random seed got blown into my yard.




And this flower is a champ. It's been through so much...I had no idea a bulb was planted here, so I've accidentally knocked it around many a time. Then I dumped a ton of dirt over it, and I keep forgetting to water it. Bad gardener! But like a trooper, it grew a strong stem months ago, and then finally managed to sprout out this gorgeous stalk of flowers. I've been watching the closed flower buds mature, and just this morning this one opened.