These irises were ordered last year and didn't arrive until fall. I planted them in a raised bed in the garden so they could get a head start on spring. I am surprised some of them bloomed in the first year. They are beautiful and I look forward to adding more flowers to the vegetable..
Read moreButterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii)
Butterfly bush is in full bloom and the butterflies are loving it. I guess we know why they call it butterfly bush although the pollinators love it too.
Read moreBeauty in the Garden
A little break from the busy gardening season to enjoy this beauty that bloomed today. Never thought I could grow things I have only seen in floral arrangements. It makes it all worth it to have beautiful things to look at and delicious things to eat.
Read moreHello Beautiful!
Look what I found in the garden today. These are so pretty I have to classify them as flowers AND vegetables. These are the Spring Blush Tendril Peas from Baker Creek. http://www.rareseeds.com Can't wait to see if the pea is a different color, stay tuned for an update on that once they arrive.
Read moreBearded Irises Make Their Appearance
I found these irises in the side yard of the house after we had lived here a year. They never bloomed because they were in the shade under a cherry tree. I dug up a bunch of the rhizomes last year and transplanted them to the front garden and they appear to be a LOT..
Read moreGarden Update – 04.20.2020
Updated Garden Layout including the recent additions of Asparagus(which will take 3-4 years to actually product any that we can eat), and Nasturtiums. If the weather holds out this week we will be added the following to the mix. Radishes Beets Parsnips Carrots
Read moreGarden Tour – June 23, 2019
It is the time of year that I see changes daily in the garden. The newest development is the Cucamelons, the tiny baby ones are on there although you almost need a magnifying glass to see them. I think they are going to be about the size of a grape when fully mature. It should..
Read moreGarden Highlights 06/14/2019
The garden changes everyday and I really start to notice the subtle changes that will lead to amazing things in the coming weeks. The baby tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, peppers, etc will very soon be items for devouring and preserving for winter. I am excited every morning to see what has happened overnight and then..
Read moreRhododendrons
Rhododendrons grow extremely well here in the Pacific Northwest. They come in several different colors and also grow wild in the forest everywhere around here. This one was here when we bought the property and it is such a beauty every year. An added bonus is that the bees love it, we really try to..
Read moreIrises for Mother’s Day
What a beautiful surprise to wake up to on Mother's Day. I didn't even plant these irises they were my gift from the last homeowner and return every year to grace us with their beauty! Happy Mother's Day everyone!
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