There are no ripe tomatoes yet, but we have lots of green for fried green tomatoes. These are the Heirloom Beefsteak variety.
When we bought our place there were five holly trees posing as bushes in front of the house. They required a lot of trimming to keep them in check and had outgrown their space so Goodman cut them down then dug out the stumps.
We replaced the holly trees with Peach Drift Roses. If you're not familiar with them, Drift Roses are used to fill in lateral garden spaces. There are different colors, but this one is the only variety that has a rose scent. And what would a rose be without the fragrance? (Someone else's, not mine ;)
Lavender from some new plants that have deeper color but less scent than a variety I've had for years. I planted the lavender behind the roses. I have to say it's a relief not having to trim those holly bushes this year.
I made a few more project bags for needlework projects. They're great to have on hand for gifts, too.
I hope you have a wonderful Independence Day Celebration. General Washington and his men crossing the Delaware River in December 1776 - Liberty Blue platter.
