Way last May I bought four flats of red and white impatiens to put in the planter Hub built around the huge shagbark hickory tree in the front yard. It’s been beautiful, these last few years. Absolutely beautiful. Impatiens thrive in the shade, and this was the perfect spot for them.

This year? You guessed it. Over two months later, the four flats of red and white impatiens are still in the flats. I went out to water them again a few minutes ago, put four flowers into the ground, and came back into the house.

What’s the matter with me this summer? I have no idea.

But I hope it passes before the impatiens die, or it’s too cold to plant them at all.