This was last summer's successful attempt at biological dog shading for the benefit of Mudder's very overweight and often cranky dog, Speck.  Morning Glories grew up on this partial hog panel which was leaned up against the house.  She enjoyed the shade of the morning glories very much....and bared her teeth to any other dog or cat who ventured near her cool spot.

Here they come again, cozy coolness is just around the corner for dear ol' Speck.  I love flowers that come up every spring!