We have had a week or more of rain. The garden is growing but some of the flowers are waiting for sunlight to open.
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Irises not fully opened.
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Clematis waiting for a sunny day.
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Knockout rose bud.
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The lilies of the valley have always liked the moisture.
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The glen is in full leaf with that new leaf green color that only lasts for a short time. It's the color Sarah selected for her bedroom, too.