First Day of the Clematis on the Deck

Wow what a beauty! And look at all the buds! Expect to see some beautiful things this June and July from this one!

Rhododendron in full bloom

Just love the full colors and expansiveness of the rhododendron in bloom. Remind me to get more of these!! I've been missing the lilacs now that they are gone, but the iris and rhodies are looking GREAT!

Hosta Garden Growing Strong!

I just love how full the hosta garden is now. I moved the verigated hostas back a little bit and they have filled in so nicely. I read somewhere you're supposed to have 3 of each planting to make a nice pattern for the eye. I think I have 4 of the verigated but 3 of the elephant ears. The ferns are growing and expanding nicely too.

Lucky & Jean with Apple Blossoms

Apple tree & chicken coop
Originally uploaded by cmcbrown

The apple blossoms are in bloom today. The air smells sweet and the dogs were even behaving today! Oh I love spring!