Reds and oranges...........

I did the gathering and cutting of several reds and oranges yesterday.  I cut for all 3 sizes.  I will probably end up with a few blocks I don't need when I get to the final layout.

I got this big block sewn, pressed, and trimmed.  Just waiting for more blocks to be sewn before it will go to the design wall.

I mowed the grass around 6:30 last night.  It was cloudy and had started to cool down. Tomorrow is supposed to be hotter and possible rain Thursday so it seemed like the right time to do it.  I was admiring my front gardens when I got done.  Click twice on the photo for a larger view.

Here is a little closer view of part of the area.  My hydrangea blooms have turned mostly pink now and I'm hoping they make it all the way to the raspberry color this year.

On the other side of the porch the Sedums are doing well next to the house.  I have a wide overhang on the roof so I do water these now and then because the rain doesn't always hit them.  The Annabelle Hydrangea has been flopping down since the last 2 rains.

I have one tomato plant that is producing larger fruit.  It is the Marglobe variety.  It is determinate which means all of the fruit should ripen at the same time.  Also determinate tomato plants usually do well in pots but this particular kind is a sprawling plant instead of bushy like most determinates.  I think one of my volunteer plants might be this variety too because I had one of these last year and the fruit didn't ripen all at the same time as suggested.  It produced over a 2 month time period.  The other tomatoes in the container are Early Girl medium size and the small ones are 4th of July variety.  The tiny ones way at the back are the gold cherry tomatoes.