Wanted: To Start Immediately, Warmth and Sunshine

Oh I'm telling ya, if I see one more frost warning out for the nights, I'm going to stage some kind of protest. Not quite sure yet to whom or what shape that will take, but it's worth a try. I wonder if mother nature listens to petitions. But in any case, we cry "uncle" to these cold nights.

For 3 nights in a row, in June, that's June with a capital "J", I have been out covering plants with buckets, towels and sheets. And if you don't think having your sheets on display for the neighborhood and anyone driving by to see is not just a little strange feeling, then give it a try. I'm sure there has been a passerby or two questioning my decorating taste as I've been using a few old sheets that I've had shoved to the back of the linen closet tucked away from when we were first married in the '80's and let's just say the patterns and colors are not of today's styles. LOL.

Anyhoo, I thought I'd show you just what it is that is worth saving and warranting my putting my "vintage" linen closet out for display.

This is one of my favorites this year. A Sunset Shade Begonia.

Little violas with Deep Orange begonias peeking out from behind.

Kenilworth Ivy with it's delicate tiny, tiny purple flowers.

Purple violas. I love these little flowers. I wonder if they'll reseed themselves. I hope so.

My other favorite find this year is this Pinwheel Periwinkle Felicia. So cute. So far this is the only bloom that's opened but it's got about another half dozen or more buds just waiting for some warm weather to tickle them open. Notice how the delicate petals are curled under? That's what it does at nighttime or if it's colder or cloudy outside. When the sun kisses it, those little petals straighten right out and bask in the warmth.

You hear that Mr. Weatherman. We all to want to bask in warmth. You best listen.

I think I'll have to make this a "To be continued" post. There's just too much to show and well life is beckoning. Have a wonderful day!