Corn Tops Ripe and the Meadow's in the Bloom

Corn Tops Ripe is a sure sign that school is right around the corner. We're still in the midst of summer, but it seems like summer has almost ended.

At the office, the crape myrtle 'Muskogee' has been blooming for about 10 days. It looks good even with the pruning I had to do following the April freeze.

Queen of the Meadow is blooming as well. It seems to be a bit early but I can't document that.


Tithonia (Mexican sunflower) is one of my favorite flowers. A bit unkempt, the flowers will knock your socks off.