It’s a beautiful summer day here in the Washington Metro area. The humidity is low, and the temperature is mild — time for a stroll through the garden! Enjoy the tour….
![A favorite spot in the shade on the east side.](https://lisaearthgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_2896-300x300.jpg)
A favorite spot in the shade on the east side. The crepe myrtles have been flowering for a month and a half already!
![This is the path up to the deck. Everything here is very full this year from all the rain we've had this month. I think we are on track to set a new record-](https://lisaearthgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_2910-300x300.jpg)
This is the path up to the deck. Everything is very full from all the rain we’ve had this month. I think we are on track to set a new rainfall record…
![Up on the deck this year all the planters are spilling out with coleus, vinca and sweet potato vine.](https://lisaearthgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_2913-300x300.jpg)
All of the planters up on the deck are spilling out with sun-loving coleus, vinca and sweet potato vine.