The Seasons of Giverny -- "Papillon" This sixth floral view is an audiovisual presentation that was done with drive-by videography much like the first two Musical Views that were "shot" near the end of July. However, this video was panned from the back of our moving pickup—producing a higher viewpoint with much better visibility of our gardens. Comparing this recent Musical View with those done a month ago, you will notice, overall, a greater floriferousness ("flower power") than before. During the month of August, the daylilies, veronica, and delphinium have ceased blooming. The roses and foxgloves are at their floral low point! Even though our gardens were battered by two severe hailstorms (June 24th and July 4th), most flowers have now recuperated so that they are at their peak of floral density and beauty. The perennial goldenrods and gloriosa daisies are really putting on a dominant, ostentations display. However, most of the kaleidoscopic show of color is produced by hundreds of home-grown blooming annuals -- especially the petunias, impatiens, zinnias, salvias, and marigolds. The warm-season ornamental grasses are just now starting to send up their beautiful inflorescences (flowers/seed heads). The ornamental grasses, especially those of the genus Miscanthus (Japanese silver/maiden grass), will put on a spectacular display by the end of September, continuing to add beauty and interest throughout the winter!! To visit our YouTube Channel again, Google: Kimball ne meyers gardens

BUS-eum

On September 23, (Thursday), The BUS-eum will be at the Kimball High School in the morning and at the Kimball Public Library in the afternoon.  The BUS-eum will exhibit Behind Barbed Wire: Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany.  As the time gets closer, I will publish the hours it will be open to the public at the library.

Sweet Potato Pie

Have you read Guernsey Literary and Sweet Potato Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer?  It tells a personalized story about a writer and her new friends on Guernsey Island after WWII.  The author brings out the experiences of the people during the German occupation of the Island through a series of letters.  A unique format for a novel, but it draws you in and clearly depicts the characters in the story.  An excellent book for a book club selection.

New books this week are Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs; and Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins. 

The Library Board meeting will be held on Sept 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Interstate 80 Eastbound Rest Area