Very pretty garden views. The shade bed is lovely are so are the phlox, black eyed susans and monarda. Missy looks like a great helper. Alicia Rose Kissed seems to be doing very well!

What glorious garden pictures. I went back to check your zone, because it looks as if you have a big phlox that we removed this year. I really loved it, but it turned into a "garden thug" and was spreading everywhere. You have some very big monarda, what is the cultivar name? That's a nice shot with the daylilies mixed in with the monarda and phlox. Also, love the hibiscus, that looks like a big one, too. The real surprise was seeing your helper, Missy. She and our cat Zeke could be twins!! Avedon

Rita,I love my little shade garden,I try to add a little something to it each year.Missy is not much help, mostly gets in my way when out in the garden she will be 12yr. this fall.Will post more pic.as A.R.K.get more blooms.
Avedon,I have got to dig out some of the phlox and the monarda both have got out of control and it is very tall
even after pruning both this spring.
The hibiscus is very pretty dinner plate size blooms all tho the Japanese beetles have been very bad this year.Thank you both for the comments.
Pat

Very beautiful shade garden.The Hosta's are so pretty and the Hibiscus is very pretty, also. Love Missy. shes very pretty.

Jean

Beautiful garden shots I especially like your shade garden it looks so relaxing. Missy is beautiful just love garden kitties even if they do get in the way.
Linda