When you return home after 9 or 10 days, you never really know what state your yard and/or garden will be in. We were pleasantly surprised to find our backyard in pretty good shape upon our return. The grass (which we had replanted in the spring) was a little long, of course, but everything else appeared healthy.

For example, this year our four hydrangea plants are treating us to a beautiful spectrum of pinks, purples, and blues. Our astilbe plants are also in bloom right now.

And here are a couple macro shots. On the left, some Oregon grape berries; on the right, the tip of an astilbe blossom:

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