Late spring (probably too soon to say early summer, what with a light frost in the low spots last night) flowers.
I’m starting to appreciate camassia
Closer
Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’
Closer
Rescued sakurosah primroses in an old enamel bowl.
Front gardens. Chartrusey tradescantia and creeping jenny work the evening light well.
for the story of Hercule, the world biggest dog, you will find the story here :
http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_hercules_worlds_biggest_dog.htm