Egads! Lots of stuff is blooming and choosing just the right photos is difficult. But here goes.
Bloom Day back gardens overviewBloom Day Entrance Garden Overview
And now for the close ups, Mr. DeVille…
East nook at the side of the house. Petunias and LavenderJust marigolds in front of cannas that have far to goWhite Dawn RoseRed Petunias, White Dome Hydrangeas, and a few Francis Williams Hostas in the Front GardenSeboldiana hosta in the front garden under the magnoliaWhite Dome hedgerow in front yardDavid Austin Falstaff in back yard rose medallionDavid Austin Golden Celebration in back yard rose medallion Julia Child rose in backyard rose medallionWild Spice hansa rose in medallionWildberry Breeze hansa rose in medallionUnnamed geranium, White Dome Hydrangea, variegated caryopteris, threadleaf coreopsisOld peony that may be as old as the houseRose Campion, Zagreb Coreopsis, an East Friesland SlaviaZagreb Coreopsis, East Friesland Salvia, and Cool Cat CatmintTiny Nancy Asiatic Lilies and red geraniumsEndless Summer Hydrangea and a Nikko Blue just starting to bloomNew Dawn Climbing RoseRed Astilbe (unnamed), Various Coral Bells, wonderfully vanilla scented petunias, plus a couple of Great Expectations HostasCannas and Hidcote LavenderThe last of the Cheddar PinksRed Carpet RoseMac and Cheese EchinaceaRoyal Candles Veronica and Lady's Mantle, plus Jean Davis Lavender that is just starting to show it's delightful pink colorTritomaFalse Lupine against Purple Petunias
I haven’t always been a gardener, but I have always loved gardens. It has taken 16 years to get my gardens into the shape they are today. And, I’ve had help. I’m 74 years old, have rheumatoid arthritis, and had a late stage cancer six years ago. I am, though, intrepid. I’m the kind of person who plods along, tailoring my goals as I go. Last November I had a long overdue knee replacement surgery and I’m hoping this spring, summer, and fall will be able to maintain and find even more joy working in all of my garden beds. Full disclosure, though. I have a garden guy who comes once a week to work in my gardens.
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