Isn't "garden" a wonderful word? I can just imagine all sorts of gardens and it is a much nicer description than just "back yard". We haven't done much in the garden this year, yet, since we have both been plagued with allergies -- Hubs more than me. However, it seems to be doing well on it's own. The weeding has begun but in short spurts and the pots have been planted. We only have four large pots. I tried using many small pots but found the plants don't do so well so we have limited it to four large pots -- two in the front and two in the back. The dewberry vine which is unfortunate and unwanted is thriving beautifully and I doubt we will ever get rid of it. The mint that started out as one small plant in a small planter has taken over everything. I doubt we will ever be able to get rid of it either. Considering the lack of rain and the lack of constant maintenance, everything is doing very well.
So, let's take as troll through the garden ~
hanging basket of Superbells above the mint bed |
the small crabapple tree has doubled in height in just two years |
the lantana that comes up every year on its own -- not planted there |
a vine coming from the neighbor's yard |
mass of skull cap blooming |
the mint that has jumped across the yard into another flower bed |
pot of purslane |
the dreaded dewberry |
I just love this crabapple tree |
Violets that I planted years ago have now decided to come back |
purslane in the front pots |
more purslane |
dianthus bed -- just love those little round humps |
the maple tree by the front door |
I can't believe these pear trees have gotten so big |
the jungle from the back side of the yard |
Have a wonderful Monday!
2 comments:
Lovely tour of the garden--it would be great to see how it progresses over the summer. And maybe the cardinal couple has a nest somewhere in your garden- sure they'd enjoy raising the little ones there :)
Penhallow Street -- I suspect a nest as well. They are more than welcome to stay -- we have no pets so there is nothing there to bother them and they are so entertaining to watch.
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