Another Sunday Stroll

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.

Blueberries
Blueberries

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.

Irises
Irises in one of the front beds

This iris I bought many years ago – Cherub Smile.

Cherib Smile
Cherub Smile

I don’t remember the name of this one and I can’t find the label!

IrisThese peonies came with the house and they are especially lovely this year.

Peonies

white peonies

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!

Neglected raspberries
Neglected raspberries

We are always blessed with blackberries and they are blooming like crazy.

Blooming blackberries
Blooming blackberries

The new peaches are getting bigger!

New peaches
Peaches

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.

Shade area
Shade 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.

Sum and Substance hosta
Sum and Substance hosta

But in addition to the fruit and perennials, here are a couple pics of our gardening.

Lettuce cold frame
Lettuce cold frame

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.

Main garden
Main garden

I spent an hour or so dyeing yesterday afternoon. Here is a sneak preview of a new project.

more dyeing

Thanks for taking the tour. Hope you are enjoying your Sunday.