I appreciate the misunderstanding I have had with Nature over my perennial border. I think it is a flower garden; she thinks it is a meadow lacking grass, and tries to correct the error. 
I found this old beat up frame in the basement of a household sale for 1 dollar.
A couple nails and a rust cup hook and you're done.
You can use any style frame depending on the style of your home or deck.
A gorgeous butterfly had landed on my knockout rose bush not 2 feet from me. Of course, I didn't have my camera. I went to get it expecting the butterfly to be gone when I returned.
I couldn't believe it was still there! I took lots of pictures and went back to work on the fountain.
It was still there when I finished.
I haven't had time to research it and find out what kind it is but I'm sure one or more of you can tell me.
I just know it was a wonderful surprise and I hope it is here to stay for awhile!
First, I'd like to show one of my neighbor's blooms. It is a Peruvian daffodil. Her husband bought the bulbs at Walmart. This is the only one blooming so far. Isn't it beautiful? I love the yellow green center.
I don't know the name of this Iris. I got it free with a catalog order years ago.
They have really multiplied in the last couple years. They are only about 4 or 5 inches tall.
This azalea was here in bad shape when I bought the house. I love the double flowers and the coral color with the bright green leaves.
My pink phlox is doing a little 'creeping'.
I also have some wild phlox. These are growing in my wild garden so I just let them be.
The coral bells in the shady garden are also blooming now. I don't see any sign of blooms on the burgundy ones yet.
This is the one bloom on my peony tree. I checked it in the morning and the sun was too bright to take a picture. We had 80+ temps that day and this is what it looked like by night. It really was beautiful. It's just not supposed to be that hot in spring!
Another pic of some of the money plant. Some plants are still in flower but this one is already making seed pods.
Lastly, my clematis first bloom is gorgeous! The second blooming isn't usually as pretty.
I cut this way back last year because it was so tangled. Sure didn't seem to hurt it any.
That's all I have for today. I'm anxious to see what else is blooming around the country.
I added a dragonfly to the back and a flower pot filled with sweet potato vine, pink and green coleus and a wave petunia to the hole in the seat.
I stuck a rusty garden trowel in the pot
and laid a rusty garden fork on the seat.
Then I got out a watering can I bought a couple years ago at a sale and added that.
There you have it, my 3 dollar lawn art. I've been giving people a hard time by telling them they noticed my cheap junk chair and not the new sidewalk that cost a $1,000!
Luckily I still have plenty of blooms in spite of the very heavy frost we had last night. I wanted to show you the Bergengia from last week again so you could see how tall the flower stalks have grown.
This lilac is my neighbors and I love the dark color. This lilac does not have the wonderful lilac scent but I only get to look at it anyway so it doesn't matter to me.
A couple of my allium have bloomed this season. They didn't do well at all last year.
The bloom on my peony tree is a beautiful pink.
Even the holly bush is in bloom! I love it when there are still berries when it blooms.
The azalea out front is at it's peak right now. Lilies of the valley and gout weed are planted under it and the scent is amazing.
Clumps of bachelor buttons are every where. I just pull them out where I don't want them.
Old fashion light purple bearded iris.
Columbine and iris against the neighbors garage.
The clematis on the ladder is just beginning. Should be stunning next week.
Last but certainly not least, my favorite, Solomon Seal. I love everything about it.
Close up of the beautiful green edged blooms.
These 2 were new last week and we only did them once or twice, She did this one all by herself today!
She turned them over and separated the edge pieces like I taught her. I talked to her about the colors that would be in the next piece and that was all the help she had.
I love the look of satisfaction on her face and her hands curled under her chin.
Looks like we have another thumb sucker in the family!
One reason why a dog is such a lovable creature is that his tail wags instead of his tongue.
The large pot was in pretty bad shape so I decided to try something new this year. I still used some pieces from my enamelware collection but this one is a simpler build.
The basic construction is the same. The small pot is on a rock to tilt it and the cup is sitting on an enamel plate. You can see the post on construction here.
It adds a fun piece to the garden and gives the critters some water to drink on a hot day.
A 3 story Victorian.
Handmade woodwork.
Beautiful staircase.
Diamond and basement windows.
Bay window
Shake roof.
Fabulous curb appeal!
The gardens are coming alive and every day there is more to see. That's why I love spring so much!
When I checked out my shade garden I made lots of discoveries. The Barrenwort (Epimedium) is blooming. This is a tiny plant with tiny blooms but I love it. The blooms look very fragile but it is a hardy plant.
There are also some blooms on the bleeding heart. I moved this last year so I'm expecting it to really take off this year.
Lastly in the shade garden are the jack-in-the-pulpit. A friend dug these from the woods behind her house. I love the woodland plants but I think this is my favorite. You have to search a little for the blooms but they are well worth it!
I also have some shade loving pink lilies-of-the-valley at the front of the house. The pink always open a little earlier than the white. They should be on the list for next week.
The ajuga/bugle weed, burgundy glow, is putting on a show with it's spiky purple blooms. This plant seems to grow anywhere. It can take over but is very easy to pull out to pass along. Would make a great ground cover for a bank.
I'm so excited to see a bud on my peony tree! I planted it 2 years ago and this is the first bud. I can't even remember what color it is!
My son and daughter-in-law gave me this lovely Gerber daisy for Mother's Day along with some watermelon plants. He gave me a concord grape plant a couple years ago and Jerzie and I started pumpkin seeds this year. I guess I'll need to find room for a fruit and vegetable garden.
My daughter and her husband gave me this beautiful fuscia. It's the one hanging plant I have on the deck every year. I love the pink and purple color combination!
They also gave me this Clementine Aquilegia (columbine). They are tiny blooms and I really like the pale pink and green color. I've never seen this plant before so it will be a great addition.
Jerzie fell asleep in the living room in her princess sleeping bag early but was awaken by vomiting. After a quick bath, clean bed, etc. she went back to sleep. She was quite lazy on Sat and Gramma broke her rules and let her watch movies most of the day.
The weather was terrible, windy and rainy but we did try to take a walk after I sprayed with lysol and opened the windows to air the house out. We got to the end of our block and it started to rain.
Mommy called on Sun and said they wouldn't be home until late so the girls were going to stay another night. By the time Chris and Laurie got here after work guess who had the flu! Since Laurie had to work today we had Mommy call their other Gramma to take them for the night.
I think I'm okay today but a little shaky and achy because I couldn't take my pills. I'm sure this is not what you expected to hear but that's the way things go. At least I got to spend time with my Sweeties and didn't have to work at the store! We did have fun coloring , blowing bubbles , making pictures and a card for Mommy so our time together wasn't completely wasted.
They will go to their babysitter tomorrow and Friday while I work in the shop. I'm on vacation (?) from the store until next Tuesday.
If the weather agrees and the race is when it should be they will be home Sunday night. 
I know I'll be tired but I can't think of a better way to get wore out. We're planning on having a lot of fun so I may not be around much for the rest of the week.
Have a great week!
Welcome!
Trillium is one of my favorites, probably because they grow wild in our woods. They are a protected plant so I bought some bulbs. They are simple but beautiful or simply beautiful!
I also have a couple more colors of primroses blooming now.
The pink are huge and the yellow are almost neon.
Next is Bergenia (Saxifrage family). The leaves are large and leathery with a burgundy edge.
Just look at the lovely cluster of pink flowers.
I also have a small cluster of grape hyacinth.
This is the money plant in bloom. The leaf is very jagged and they can grow quite tall. I'm showing this so those I gave seed to last year won't think they are white phlox or weeds.
Lastly there are tulips! I've never had so many as this year. I love all the different colors.
I hope you've enjoyed seeing what's blooming in my garden. I'm anxious to see what's bloomin' where you are planted! Just add your name and permalink to Mr Linky to join the tour. Please, remember to add a link to this post on your post.
All the flowering trees are in bloom now and they are beautiful! I don't have any in my yard but I don't need them when I can enjoy all these.
Jerzie told me to take a picture of these.
I think this pink is my favorite.
This cute house had a nice front yard garden.
Love the phlox around this tree.
Another great day spent with the grands!
The really happy man is the one who can enjoy the scenery when he has to take a detour.
Photos taken on the '08 Secret Garden Tour.
