My garden in August

This has been a really challenging year for the garden.  It was so hot so early on that I haven't been inclined to get out there and take care of it.  I really intended to put stakes in so I could tie up my native perennials, but they are lying all over the place, just like last year

My herbs have been doing fine, but they don't need a lot of care

The cardinal flowers have taken over the rain garden, but the butterflies and the hummingbirds love them

My streptocarpus did well on the front.  However, they cut down the tree next door to us, so I'll be putting in sun-loving plants next year