Cardoon and Hoverflies!

They definately like this plant, don't they?

Yes, they do. One of the first plants I ever bought for this garden. It's the best it's ever been this year.

Maybe last year's rain has been of benefit after all.
A lot of Goyers, I've noticed, have been reporting a suprising upturn for plants that weren't performing as they did , when 1st planted.

I think so but what might be the outcome for such a dry year. I wonder if the lack of rain might have quite the opposite affect next year.

Don't ask me. Lol.