We have heard that saying many, many time. But apparently May showers are also good for flowers! We have had a record number of days with rain, and it continues. Yes, the gardens are growing rapidly, it is mostly dreary outdoors and a bit "raw". Am looking forward to some sunshine for me and the boys.
The gardens are in bloom, with the azaleas looking spectacular. For the bee lovers amongst us, or those concerned about the diminishing populations of bees, no worries. There are many around these blooms!
Tried to get a picture of a bee on a flower but they were too fast for the camera. Will try again when there is a little more sunlight. This is a huge plany - maybe 6 feet tall, full of blooms. Gorgeous.
Had one tulip this year. I will enjoy this one as very special. Also need to remember to plant more in the Fall!
Beautiful fragrant blooms against a very gray sky.
There is one rhododendron plant that clearly listens to the beat of her own drummer. She bloomed in the fall and now she has one flower in bloom this week. Well ahead of the rest of my rhododendrons.
There a few pretty little yellow flowers springing up in corners here and there.
Violets everywhere! I let them populate where ever they take hold as they are gorgeous little flowers. Most of them are white, but there are a few clusters of purple johnny jump ups.
Smells so sweet, close to front door.
A few more daffodils. Am happy with the plantings from last Fall. Scattered around the gardens and rocks and old tree stumps, they bring much color to the gardens.
And there would be no garden work without the boys keeping me company. Fionnegan and Gunnarr eat grass, like little lambs!
Fionegan.
Gunnarr, a bit camera shy. Always at my side.
Shorty guards the gate while I work. Lots of work keeping an eye on things!
Afterwards Shorty relaxes on the deck, recovering from chasing those bird seed snitching squirrels and keeping guard.
Never far away! When I go out of the gates, they sit and wait for me.
We are enjoying Spring, rain or shine! And hope you are able to do the same.
Until next time...……..
The gardens are in bloom, with the azaleas looking spectacular. For the bee lovers amongst us, or those concerned about the diminishing populations of bees, no worries. There are many around these blooms!
Tried to get a picture of a bee on a flower but they were too fast for the camera. Will try again when there is a little more sunlight. This is a huge plany - maybe 6 feet tall, full of blooms. Gorgeous.
Had one tulip this year. I will enjoy this one as very special. Also need to remember to plant more in the Fall!
Beautiful fragrant blooms against a very gray sky.
There is one rhododendron plant that clearly listens to the beat of her own drummer. She bloomed in the fall and now she has one flower in bloom this week. Well ahead of the rest of my rhododendrons.
There a few pretty little yellow flowers springing up in corners here and there.
Violets everywhere! I let them populate where ever they take hold as they are gorgeous little flowers. Most of them are white, but there are a few clusters of purple johnny jump ups.
Smells so sweet, close to front door.
A few more daffodils. Am happy with the plantings from last Fall. Scattered around the gardens and rocks and old tree stumps, they bring much color to the gardens.
And there would be no garden work without the boys keeping me company. Fionnegan and Gunnarr eat grass, like little lambs!
Fionegan.
Gunnarr, a bit camera shy. Always at my side.
Shorty guards the gate while I work. Lots of work keeping an eye on things!
Afterwards Shorty relaxes on the deck, recovering from chasing those bird seed snitching squirrels and keeping guard.
Never far away! When I go out of the gates, they sit and wait for me.
We are enjoying Spring, rain or shine! And hope you are able to do the same.
Until next time...……..
May your days be many and your troubles be few. And may all God's blessings descend upon you.
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