Yesterday morning was a great time to work in the yard and also get some pictures of our work in progress. It was warm but overcast – perfect for pictures.
The blueberries are really doing great this year. Can’t wait until they ripen.
I’ve been in the process of moving some of my favorite irises to smaller beds where it will be easier to take care of and also for us to enjoy.
This iris I bought many years ago – Cherub Smile.
I don’t remember the name of this one and I can’t find the label!
These peonies came with the house and they are especially lovely this year.
The neglected raspberries are blooming. They are not really in a good place so we’ve just left them alone. Guess they don’t care what we think!
We are always blessed with blackberries and they are blooming like crazy.
The new peaches are getting bigger!
One of the areas I’m real proud of is our shade garden. Since we lost that last large elm, the shady area in the slope garden is now sunny so I’m moving some of those hostas to this area.
We specifically picked these hostas for this area including this huge one – Sum and Substance – after seeing it in another garden on the SWIMGA garden walk. The leaves are so big.
But in addition to the fruit and perennials, here are a couple pics of our gardening.
And the main garden which Dave’s got half planted. If you want to know anything about the food he grows for us, check out his blog Here.
I spent an hour or so dyeing yesterday afternoon. Here is a sneak preview of a new project.
Thanks for taking the tour. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.
Your gardens are lovely! I especially love your iris! I don’t have good luck with mine but keep on trying. I know, don’t plant too deep. Any other good tips for me?
It’s a beautiful day here in N.H.
Diane, Thank you. Irises need sun and need to be not deep at all – just on the surface. I had trouble at my other home because I didn’t have enough sun. Thanks for dropping by on this beautiful day. It’s overcast again here, but still nice.
Lynda what a beautiful yard. I need to learn about blue berries I want to grow them at our house
Your yard is looking beautiful, Love the Irises I just wish they lasted longer, my minis are blooming now.
Can’t wait to see the unveiling of the dye bags, looks interesting.
Ellen, Thanks! Yes, I too wish the irises would last longer. My minis have bloomed and gone!
I love your gardens. I am intrigued by the dye project.
Dawn, Thanks! Blueberries are not hard to grow and we don’t have to spray them. The only problem is the birds like them too!
Sandy, Thanks! I’m anxious to wash out the dyes today. Gotta go harvest the asparagus and do a bit of weeding before then!
Thanks for the Sunday stroll through your beautiful gardens. I also checked out your husband’s blog and subscribed. It looks great!
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Sherrie, Glad you came by! Dave will be happy to see you too. Thanks.
The irises are gorgeous! I always thought we could grow blueberries in our climate.
Rinda
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Rinda, Thanks. I thought you could grow anything in California. 😉
I dream of your berries and hostas. So lovely.
Caroline, thanks for dropping by. This is a great time of the year when everything is waking up and producing.
Love your garden, you will have a great harvest again! Over here it’s cold (50s) and rainy, so I’m living vicariously through everyone else’s lovely garden photos 🙂
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Kristina, We’ve had a cool spell here, probably what we call “blackberry winter” since all of the blackberries are blooming. Days have been nice, but it’s been in the 40s at night – great sleeping weather!