After the rain

This morning I tackled the weeds in the garden along the west fence. Quite a job, but I had to get them out so that the various veggies in there can survive, and so we know what we have. I avoided one area; the calendula looks too much like cabbage and I need Elton to help me distinguish them.

I discovered that one of the peace roses has bloomed in the rose garden, and I am so happy. Peace roses are my favorite and I'm so glad we have them. Among all the roses, this is my favorite. The roses, however, are getting very leggy. They are sending up tall branches that
are all leaves, and I need to cut them back. Not sure if I should do this, so I'm going to consult some sources to find out if and/or how I need to go about it.

Also took a pic of the patio pots. There are lots of peppers, as you can see. The peas are probably a lost cause but I can't bear to pull them out just yet. The spinach has gone to seed and I'm hoping to use the bit of lettuce that is there before it does the same. Elton's radishes have been a success. They are beautiful, round, red, and spicy. He is thrilled.