The Garden at Neumanor

The stock tank pool is ready for a plunge at my sister's little slice of heaven  in Penn Valley.

Coreopsis Tequila Sunrise succumbs to the heat of August.

California White Sage, a native.

Anigozanthus, or Kangaroo Paw, from Australia.

Echinacea, or coneflower.

Blooming pumpkins surround the corn maze.

Lavender and Rudbekia, or black-eyed susans.

Corn foliage.

Artemesia Silver Mound with Lantana Firecracker.

Giant Purple Artichokes, bloomed out. A favorite of bees and hummingbirds.

The first peach.

Crookneck Squash, yellow patty pan, basil, and potatoes in the vegetable patch.

Boundless Basil is all turned into pesto, and frozen for year-round yumminess.

Bees working the sunflowers.

Gorgeous eggplants, fresh garlic,and yellow squash in the kitchen.

Artichoke thistle down