The garden in spring…

This week totally got away from me. Like, today is not Thursday. Did you know that?

Sigh.

Anywhoodle, I haven’t posted about my garden in a while, and since it’s feeding my soul in a very real way, I thought I’d share some of what’s blooming. Keep in mind I’m a better writer than I am a photographer…

The view from my front door, about a month ago.

Looking at my front door, last week, with a guest appearance by Ed-the-dog. My tulip game has been strong this spring.

Tequila Sunrise Rhodedendron, 10 days ago, just starting to bloom.

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  Today…

My new favorite tulip, Antoinette, about 2 weeks ago.

Antoinette turns pinker as she goes

Tulipa Antoinette today, along with a pretty perennial geranium (blue flower).

Veggie bed – peas and lettuce and herbs…

Chives just starting to bloom.

Burnsie “helping” with the apple tree.

The front bed, a week or so ago.

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  The back porch

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  Enkianthus Red Bells

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  Japanese maple

The back yard hasn’t seen as much love as the front, but I do love my back porch, and the little Enkianthus Red Bells is so pretty when it’s in bloom. Those are perennial geraniums blooming under the Japanese maple. They’re hardy as hell and so lovely when they bloom…

Earlier this spring, the husband and I consulted with a garden designer, who made some fantastic recommendations for how we could better utilize our outdoor spaces. We loved her ideas, but figure we’ll have to take it on the five (eight? ten?) year plan. I’m looking forward to what we come up with, though.

I hope you’re all hanging in there and washing your hands and staying safe. Oh, and if you like my garden pix, follow me on Instagram, because that’s where they hit first. Thanks….

Here’s a close-up of the daffodils that bloomed along the front walkway. They look like a bunch of ladies in their Sunday best, chatting after church.