For me each first bloom is exciting! This year it seems like I have waited longer than ever before for some of my flowers to bloom, but better late than never!
A Shasta Daisy, which is hardy to –20, in case you were wondering: 
And a Cosmo, which survived an indiscriminate weeder: 
I am still waiting for my gladiolas, Rose of Sharon, and mums…
To view gardens from around the country visit Bloomin’ Tuesday and Tuesday Garden Party.
Jami says
My daisies are all done, but my one volunteer cosmos keeps giving- love that. Thanks for sharing, Alea, at the Garden Party!
Athena at Minerva's Garden says
So lovely! I love them as cut flowers, too.
Zoey says
Cosmos are always such happy flowers.
Jean says
Two beautiful blooms! I love the color of the cosmos. Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! Jean
The Book Lady Online says
These are so pretty 🙂 No blooms stand a chance in my yard between the chickens and the deer. I'm going to have to fence in my pretty garden stuff, too and not just my veggies.
Melinda says
I have a few indiscriminate weeders, too! And a few indiscriminate mowers as well! 🙂
shannon i olson says
Your cosmos is very pretty! I didn't plant any of those this year, we have the daisies doing well (since we get to -40 here)
Racquel says
Very pretty, I love Cosmos. 🙂
zentmrs says
Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!
Suzanne says
These are two of my favorites and I don't have any in my yard right now, so it was a pleasure to look at yours!