The garden really did need some rain. It needed a bit more than some. So, naturally we were thrilled to get a decent drenching overnight last Saturday. To be clear, the garden got the decent drenching while I slept, dry in my bed. Management, known also as mo bhean chéile, informed me that there was accompanying thunder and lightning and I take this on trust despite having no evidence. On the other hand, there is very clear evidence below that there was some rain.
Here’s my six this week…
1. Alchemilla mollis is a prolific self-seeder on Joe’s rockery. Dainty flowers right now, but it’s the way raindrops stay on the curled leaves that I like best. Joe was my right-hand-neighbour and the rockery is named after him.
2. I’m not sure what’s the variety of this Geranium. Again, it’s a prolific seeder and I love it. The rain left many of the flowers in a sad state. Some were wet, soggy & droopy, while others escaped the deluge. Seems the one on top may have sheltered the lower one. All the while, I remained dry i mo leaba.
3. Leaf from Rosa Just Joey holds a few raindrops. I’m noticing that there is some munching going on. Likely the offender is beneath, sheltered from decent drenchings and downpours.
4. I return a once again to my friend Sorbus aucuparia Rafina, commonly known as Rowan or Mountain Ash. The slightly curled leaves capture and hold the drops tenderly.
5. This is one of my three lilies, about to burst into flower. I’d need to go to IcyBetter (my preferred alternative to Specsavers) in order to see the drops clearly. Obviously, I did go and I did see them. The camera did the rest.
6. Acer palmatum somethingelseius is in a patio container. Rain was more necessary for this small plant, as is the case with many that are potted, rather than planted. Scorch and drought damage can be seen along the edges.
That’s six, so I’ll leave it at that. If you like this article, you’ll be able to find many many more by visiting The Propagator. He is the instigator. I am a fan, together with the aforementioned many many more. Truth be told, you’ll be able to find them using the aforementioned link even if you don’t like my article.
Pádraig, 20th June 2020.
I love rain on foliage shots – and especially the Japanese maple one at the top. No offense to Acer palmatum somethingelsieus.
Rain on foliage is universal & loved by many. Yes, I’m sure you noticed I cheated a little bit by including the purple acer as a featured image in addition to the six.
Delighted you like them, Michele. As you know, this writing is good for my head! The trick is to do it also when I’m not feeling so good!
I love close-up shots of rain and dew drops! Thank you for featuring them today.
Glad you like them, a chara! I broke out the Nikon for a change. Been meaning to try some close ups and this was a suitable opportunity. No more rain needed for a while.
I’m a fan of naming areas — Joe’s Rockery truly stands out. Your neighbor Joe should be honored! Now to decide whom to name our rockery after…
I love the way that the drops are captured against the green leaves, washed fresh again.
Yes Noelle. All fresh & clean! And you know, it’s possible to feel the cleaner air too. A nocturnal downpour is the best too.
I’m not up to speed on this “Six on Saturday” though I’ve seen a few people post it. What’s the story? Good photographs, by the way!
Hi Paddy, just check the link to The Propagator within the post. Details there. Simply put, we document just six things from the garden this week. Six of anything… I’m loving it. Great bunch of people and they provide me with plenty bedtime reading. Oh.. and I learn lots along the way!
I’ll have a look!
Its like McDonald’s… I’m lovin’ it.
I’ve done it but not sure I’ve shared it properly on The Propagator’s site – I copied the link and posted it as a comment. Others have a “pingback”
I can’t see it, Paddy. What’s the link please?
The Propagator was on to me and I’ve put it on the 6 on Saturday replies now. https://anirishgardener.wordpress.com/2020/06/21/six-on-saturday/
All sorted so! Bit of evening reading for me! I’m only up the road from you in Dungarvan. Beir bua, a chara.
Where I was born! 58 Caseyville!
Small world indeed!
I used go down to the Flynns in Fitzgerald’s Terrace regularly.
Lovely photos of the raindrops! The top photo being the best by far! It’s the colour of the leaf too! I love the way the raindrops hang tentatively onto the leaves. That is a lovely geranium photo too.
Thank you, a chara. I agree the Acer is a lovely shot. I included it only at the last minute as a feature photo. Glad you like it.
You can’t beat photos of leaves bejewelled with raindrops. That Rowan leaf is very pretty indeed. We certainly needed all that rain!
Yes, rain was very much needed, a chara. Enough now, so I want the sun back again!