It has been so very hot and dry in these parts for the last few weeks that most of my time has been taken up with watering. I feel like the hose may actually become a permanant appendage it has been sitting in my hand for so many hours. Of course , after I water , the cursed weeds spring right up  and have to be pulled lest they take the precious water from the desired plants. In an effort save some of my sanity, I have also been transplanting things that needs lots of water to beds right near water sources , which in effect has made me loose more of it  as I try to keep the transplants watered until they settle in.

Needless to say, there has not been alot of picture taking or garden enjoyment here in the Burrow, but last night I got the chance to visit a wonderful garden in Quincy,MA tended to by fellow Master Gardener Paul Cook. He and his spouse John own a 1930’s era home on just a quarter acre that is absolutely packed with trees shrubs, perennials, tropicals, containers, bulbs, and the cutest two King Charles spaniels as a bonus.

They have done an incredible job carving many intimate spaces and cozy nooks all literally brimming with interesting plant material. I have to scoot back outside to move the hose again, so will leave you with pictures I took as the light was fading and myself and about 30 other MGs were enjoying a little piece of paradise.

After you look at what was blooming at Paul’s…head over to May Dreams Gardens to see what othe garden bloggers have in their July gardens.

As always thanks to Carol for hosting!