
I know, this isn't a sunset but I wanted to show you a Lantana bloom. This is the first year I've grown them, and I can't beleive how lovely they are, and how easy they are to take care of.
© 2012 by Rottlady
The last few days we've been teased with the possibilities of some rain, because of that the sky has had some really nice clouds with tons of colors. I've not even been outside lately because it's been so hot, but these colorful skies lured me out.

Yellow Ozarks sky, but no rain.
© 2012 by Rottlady

I couldn't believe how much this sky looked like a quilt, great clouds-but no rain...
© 2012 by Rottlady
II know I'm not alone wishing for some cooler weather. What do you think, will Fall come early this year since the other two seasons came so early? Let's hope so!

Lantana buds
© 2012 by Rottlady
It's been really hard keeping my flowers from drying out, I made some changes when potting them this year, I added moisture control soil in with my regular potting soil and also planted in larger pots. Those tactics has made it a bit easier to keep up with the watering. I've gone from everyday to every two days when compared to last year.

I call this "Antlers in the sky"
© 2012 by Rottlady
These make a really lovely sound when the wind blows.

