Favourite Plants of Summer from my garden

Today was one of those fabulous days of summer when you wake up and just KNOW that the world is wonderful and you can do anything!  I love this time of year when Christmas is just around the corner and those early blooming summer flowers and vegies just add to the excitement of the season - so I picked up my little camera and wandered around the garden to share them with you too.
The first is my absolute favourite: Philadelphus - It flowers in my garden in November & December and makes the perfect cut flower.  I love to pick a bunch and plop them in an old jam jar.
The second is the traditional hydrangea - always a reminder of summer.  I always pick them early and then squeeze the base of the stem before sitting them in boiled water. They seem to last longer this way.
Third in line is the good ol' tomato.  I have found growing them in wine barrels works better for me than in the garden.  Remember to cover them  with netting when the tomatoes appear or the birdies will have a field day.  Lastly  - what garden is complete without a rose bush or two.  Spray with eco oil every fortnight and feed every six weeks and then sit back and enjoy the wonderful reward! Have a happy day!!!