DD had the opportunity to participate in the “Zookeeper for a Day” program at the St. Louis Zoo. She had a wonderful time and wants to do it again next summer. The program took place at the Children’s Zoo, where all the kids have fun! The junior zookeepers are paired with a zookeeper for the […]
…as my last post…here are more daylilies blossoms. ‘Orphan’s Picnic’ is a gorgeous pink double. With a large blossom, ‘Jolly White Giant’ is a real standout! It’s easy to see how ‘Pittsburgh Golden Triangle’ got its name…at least the “golden triangle” part! 🙂 ‘Bridal Moment’ is a soft peachy pink. ‘Serena Dance’ is anything but […]
The past week, the daylilies have been opening one after another. Every day, DH and I tour the garden to see what has opened. We are in the early to mid season now. We have more than 365 different cultivars, so there will be a lot more to bloom as June and July roll by. […]
Last summer, our hydrangeas did poorly, but this year, they are loaded. Tricia, they remind me of your wedding. 🙂 Happy anniversary, soon! Hydrangeas along the north wall of the addition. Next to the front porch… This is the first year this particular shrub has bloomed well for us. I don’t know the cultivar name. […]
I don’t know about you, but in my book (official calender designation not withstanding), the end of May is the end of spring. June 1 brings summer, not June 21. For me. In my garden. In my mind. And I can see summer coming on strong as I take a look around the garden. I […]