Gardening In The Rain

Well, it's still raining. And it's still chilly. It's starting to feel like Seattle around here, not at all typical June weather for Utah. I'm actually rather enjoying it. I'll admit I do miss the sunshine, but I find a window-rattling thunderstorm completely irresistible. And I don't mind not having to water the lawn, either!

Seeing as how this rain doesn't seem to have much intention of letting up any time soon (and I had some free time on my hands) I decided to get some gardening done. I grabbed a jacket, my iPod and my garden gloves and headed out in the rain.

The soil wasn't so much soil at this point as it was mud. It's been quite some time since I had an opportunity to play in the mud. I enjoyed it immensely.

I planted some bright orange and yellow French Marigolds. At least I think they're the French variety. Don't quote me on that. They're Marigolds, anyway.

I can't remember what these are called. But pretty, eh?

I wouldn't say that I have the greenest thumb, or much of an eye for design with plants. But I think our modest little garden looks just a bit brighter.

Poppet thinks so too.

We also have some lilies that are close to blooming. Look at all the buds! I'm fairly eager for these puppies to open up...then we'll really see some color!

It was lovely, and rather therapeutic, to sit out in the rain and work in the dirt while listening to my favorite music. By the time I was finished, I was soaked down to my underwear. I didn't mind one bit.