I took the afternoon off in hopes of getting the bed ready for the Flava honeysuckle. I knew it was going to rain, but decided it was worth a shot. I went to Buchheit for suet and fill dirt, then came home, grabbed a cereal bar by way of lunch, and got started. I forgot mulch, but I did get it finished in time! 20 minutes after I’d picked up the last of my tools, it started to rain. I was working on the brackets in the shelter of the patio, so it didn’t matter. I’d just finished the brackets (not painted yet) when the storm started in earnest and it was raining sideways, but again, it didn’t matter. It was like the universe wanted me to finish this. The brackets aren’t necessary until the plants start to climb, so I’ve got plenty of time to get them painted. 

So, now the front of our hoce looks like this. 

Before and after.

Tornado honeysuckle, just because it’s coming into bloom, and it’s pretty.