Some of the Iris in June

The bottom two photos are Siberian Iris, the other ones are tall bearded Iris.
I have watered the house and deck plants today.  We have had a tiny bit of rain.  I could wish for more.
The Boston Bruins have won the Stanley cup winning the 7th game of the final series against the Vancouver Canucks 4 to 0.  The expected riots happened in Vancouver.  It does not matter if they win or lose, there are idiots who seem to be infected with this destructive crowd mentality.  Well, this should free up more of my time, now, although I really don't feel very motivated to do anything.  Disappointing to see our team lose.  They played good hockey over the whole series.  The last 7 games were very rough compared to the games played against the other teams.  One of the Canucks suffered a serious back injury.  They all must be covered in bruises.  They really looked tired and battered tonight.

More plants from the June garden

A close up of the scaboisia (pin cushion flower). These are excellent perennials in the gardens, back and front. With a little attention to dead heading, they have a contiuous bloom all summer and into the Fall. I must reward them with a mulch of compost.
This siberian iris was the most prolific bloomer this year. Hopefully, after the attention they got to cleaning them up this year, they will produce a better show next year. They look nice now as a taller stand of thin leaves.
A white siberian Iris. I have a few of these Iris growing behind the cement David in the front garden. The leaves are very thin, almost grass like. So, of course, this patch of iris became infested with a noxious grass. I spent quite a lot of time removing that grass while trying not to mistake irises for the grass. I will have to keep an eye on it, so that grass does not get away on me again. I like how these irises look next to the david, with the black bamboo behind them, and the hedge behind the bamboo. It makes a nice taspestry of greens with fine leaves that move in the wind.
The few strawberries have long since been eaten. Next year, I should see more fruit, as these particular plants are only in their second year.
This tall golden achillea (yarrow) is newly planted to the garden at the back, last year. It is a bit floppy but has long lasting blossoms. It has lower yellow blooming plants around it. Hopefully, they will fill in their allotted spaces and this will be a bright, cherry spot in this back garden bed with the stepping stones running through it.