Our older son, his wife, and their family arrived at midnight Friday for a week’s visit. We are so happy to have them home! The parents and Sissy went to bed and the twins stayed up with Pa and Ma. They were too excited to go straight to bed! So they washed dishes for grandma. […]
This morning, we enjoyed sharing the garden with a group of Master Gardeners. It’s always a joy to have other gardeners visit. They appreciate the garden, the plants, and the effort. Many thanks go out to my sister Margaret and her husband John, who came Monday evening and worked through Tuesday and early Wednesday to […]
DH is not only a wonderful husband, but a great father, as well. Our children know they can *always* depend on him, no matter what. And he’s a great “Pa,” too. This time of year, if he has any free time (not so much lately!), you’ll find DH on his bike or in the garden. […]
There are more daylilies than I can feel OK about posting. Don’t want to bore you! But aren’t these beautiful? ‘Chicago Flapper’ ‘Gentle Shepherd’ ‘Refiner’s Fire’ ‘Daring Deception’ ‘Neal Berrey’ ‘Spider Man’ ‘Wild Mustang’ ‘Atlanta Full House’ ‘Amy Michelle’ Enough, already? Or enough of a tease to make you want more? 🙂 If you’re local, […]
I have taken a lot of daylily pictures the past few days and would like to share a few with you. DH and I check out the FFOs (First Flower Out) every day. Sometimes the FFO is not the best looking blossom, so I don’t post every one on its debut, but we’ll be getting […]
In the lull between the iris / peony blooms and the daylily flood, we are thankful for the hostas that grace the garden. They add color, texture and beauty. A sense of peace after the fast moving spring flush. Over the past few years, the bed by the carport has become more shaded. Last year, […]