We are in drought. I think I spent most of the last couple of weeks watering and trying to keep things going. Most of the thundershowers in the area missed us, but the next few days hold promise of more so we shall see. In the meantime between hauling the hoses around I have a few photos to share.
Grandma’s Blessing rosesMullein has spiked!Pink asiatic liliesCatalpa tree in the meadow – it looks pink due to the sunsetSucculent “waterfall”more succulentsDaylilies getting ready. Filipendula blooming in the backgroundLouisiana Iris Hakonechloa grass and hostaPots by the backdoorThe meadow waiting to explode in summer colorA profusion of shape and color
The japanese iris are just starting to bloom – I will post some photos once they all come into flower.
Busy times. Weeding, watering, planting, weeding, watering. I have taken lots of photos but haven’t had a chance to post them, so there are a lot in this post. It has been a cool rainy spring but now it is becoming warm and dry. We have had bluebirds and wrens nesting this year and all kinds of birds at the feeders. Chipmunks are everywhere. The iris are beautiful and I have some blooming this year that I thought I had lost. Its always such a treat when a plant returns. Enjoy.
Tree peony with parasolNew herb and veggie garden – beans, squash, cukes, tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, basil, chives, sage, oregano, thyme, rosemary, cilantro, marigolds Flame azalea and alliumLupine in the meadowMore lupineClematisEarly daylily “Elizabeth”, Iris “Eleanor Roosevelt”, Columbine “Green Apples”Hosta “Marmalade”, blue Hyacinthoides, yellow AlexanderMulleinWhite reblooming IrisBearded irisIris “Beverly Sills”Siberian Iris “Pink Haze”Necarspodium alliumGas plant – Dictamus
Its really pretty right now. I really enjoy spending time out here escaping from the outside world for awhile