After the Storm

A terrific thunderstorm blew up in the early evening. The power flickered but came back on.  Later in the evening we lost cable, Internet and phones.  This morning the garden was washed new--and a little frayed around the edges.

Pansies under the deck and tucked back near the house showed

some storm damage on the velvety leaf edges.

The Siberian Iris also looked a litter frayed--and torn.

But this one wound tightly survived without a scratch.

And this one seems untouched also.

The peonies were freshly blooming.

Fortunately, I tied them up last week!

The poppies were just unfolding as we began

a few more garden chores early in the morning.

And a couple hours later, it looked like this!

The roses didn't fare as well. They had damage on their petals.

A new plant with creamy white blooms with purple margins, Epimedium 'Bandit' 

looked fine even though the spider-like blooms seem delicate.  It's common name is Fairy Wings.

The prettiest sight this morning may have been the Lady's Mantle--

not frayed at all but edged in water droplets.

Blink at this time of year, and you'll miss something in the garden!