We are in the middle of a stifling heat wave. Everyday for a week its been in the 90’s. Unfortunately you know that means I am unable to do any work outside. I am pleased to see the Hydrangeas are in full bloom and so is the Lavender, Daisies, and Lamb’s Ear. The Lilies are…

The Peonies, Azaleas, Iris, and Columbine are done. The roses initial bloom has since lessened. Blooming right now are one of my favorite perennials, Foxglove. I feel so fortunate to have them come back, so far for the past 7 years. The Astilbe is also blooming. I planted some Alstromeria and it is still blooming…

A beautiful time of year. It’s weather has been perfect for me to be in the garden. I get such joy seeing everything come to life. Below are what’s blooming now:

Being out in the yard and watching out the windows of my home, I have made three observations that are new to me. The bluebirds, which every year nest in the bluebird house, this year are nesting in different houses. Now they specifically sell a type of house for bluebirds and even the botanical gardens…

I love this time of year. Everywhere I look I see signs of life. The lilies, iris’s, and clematis are greening up, as are the hydrangeas. The columbine is perking up getting ready to bloom. The goldenrod, and coneflowers are peeking through, even the hosta’s are breaking ground. The first batches of daffodils are in…

The past few days the weather has been in the 60’s, even hitting the 70’s one day. I am happy to say that this has enabled me to go in the garden and start cleaning up. I have already finished the perennial bed in the front and also the side of the house, next to…

I am starting to get excited, Spring is almost here! This week starting tomorrow the temperature is going to be in the 60’s and maybe 70’s by the end of the week. I have been anxiously looking out the window and making lists of what I will tackle and when. Of course this not only…

For the past week we have had snow and rain and then everything iced up so it looks very pretty. The bird feeders are always busy, but when it snows, they are super busy. I enjoy watching the birds at the feeders so much. I don’t even get too mad at the squirrels. One day…

Gardening has all but stopped during these winter months. I have started focusing a little more on my indoor plants and luckily they don’t need too much attention. What is very nice right now is observing the birds. I have made a couple of observations that are different from the usual habits I’ve come to…

I tend to accomplish more when I make a list. My list the other day had to do with getting things done in the garden before the cold weather sets in. I wanted to dig up 2 Canna lilies (bulbs), and 1 Dahlia, plant more Daffodil bulbs, plant 2 Shasta daisies I bought for 2…