deep roots

well it seems obvious that given the weather over the past few days (we had a huge thunder & lightening storm that were accomanied by watches or warnings - I can't remember which) - the garden should survive the summer ... here's some updated pics - enjoy ...
the front ...

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some close-ups of the buds on the front trees ...

the back yard ...

note the rain drops leftover ...

a few surpises we've seemed to have inherited from the neighbours ...