May flowers…

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Iris

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Daisy                                                                                         Strawberry geranium

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Hosta                                                                                           Rose

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Lady’s mantle                                                                          Fern

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See the pretty white Astible? 

May Flowers…

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This Jack in the Pulpit comes back stronger every year.. This year it has three blooms.. Can you make them out?  It is a bit difficult as the blooms are just a shade lighter than the leafs..

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Here’s a different shot of the same plant.. These blooms only last about 10 days.. Depending on rainfall..

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The Columbines have happily spread themselves all over the garden.. And that is just fine with us..  I love collecting their seeds to share with gardening friends..

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Snowdrops blooming amongst Columbine.. 

Baby Iris

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Have you ever seen an Iris this small bloom?  I was so surprised to see this little treasure..  Now I simply must find a place to plant this sweetie in the ground.. She spend the winter in this cramped pot, poor thing.. Can you imagine the blooms she will have when she can spread out to her full glory?   Happy Gardening, my friends..

Hosta and more Hosta...

Hosta's are at the top of my favorite plant list.. I just love to watch them pop up in the spring..  Tight little curled leaves.. Then the next day or two it's already looking like these.. We really wanted to divide some of our Hosta's this year, but we missed that window.. (smiles)  We have had soo much rain lately, the flower beds are now standing in water.. And who likes working in mud.. Oh no, I learned that lesson a long time ago..  The blue Hosta's are my very favorite.. Just gorgeous.. Do ya'll grow Hosta's in your gardens?  Leave me a link, I'd love to see what's in your garden..  Enjoy May Day..

First Blooms of Spring 2009

These are always a most welcome site.. Our gardens first Spring blooms.. Crocus.. In Purple, Yellow and White.. Just a sprinkle of them.. A few here and there.. Peaking up through the fall leaves.. So beautiful.. Thank you, Heavenly Father, for this miracle of rebirth..