House hunting?

While drinking my coffee and looking out the window this morning I spotted something in the back yard. Of course I ran for my camera. I'm not sure what this pair of ducks were doing. Could they be looking for a place to nest?They stayed in the yard for at least 10 minutes. Sorry the pictures aren't too clear but I was on my second story deck and didn't want to scare them off.
The neighbors cat was meowing like crazy so both ducks stood completely still for several minutes. I'm really glad she didn't let it out.
Finally they headed for the neighbors back yard. For those who don't know, I live in the city not far from a 4 lane and the hospital. My short brick street is tree lined and fairly quiet because we are in a 'valley'. I have had raccoons, woodchucks, a possum and rabbits, but never ducks.

I'm hoping I see more of them and I would love it if they found a nesting spot in my yard!

It's Bloomin' Tuesday!

We have had a perfect week again. Sunny and warm. We had a little shower this morning and really could use some more rain. Lots of buds just popped open in a day.The white and pink prim roses are going strong. I'm hoping more colors survived the move last year.
I have a few clumps of daffodils ands lots of buds on the row in front of the day lilies. Last year only a couple budded.

I love the miniature daffs. I have several bunches that are in full bloom. It's nice to see a bright shot of color in a bland green and brown garden.

These tiny blue anemones add lots of bright spots to my large side garden. I think they were all free bulbs several years ago.

I went out Easter morning and the Lenten Rose was right on time! Two buds opened that day.

No buds on the new white one yet but I'll keep watch.

I love these flowers!

I hope spring is coming to your gardens. If you would like to join our tour just add your name and permalink to Mr Linky. Click on the button on my side bar for rules and more button choices. Questions? My e-mail is in my profile. Don't forget to add a link to this post on your post. I'm hoping to see spring bustin' out all over!

Happy Easter!

My Easter basket from Jerzie.

Waiting....

No matter what time of year, I'm always looking for garden art where ever I go. Now all my treasures are just waiting to get out into the garden. We are having wonderful summer spring weather with beautiful sunshine and temps in the high seventies. I've raked out all the gardens and moved a couple plants. This weekend I'm planning to cut things back.
Won't be long before all my finds will be adorning my gardens. It feels so good to get outside and to have the windows open!

It's Bloomin' Tuesday!

We've had rain and cooler weather this week so things slowed down some but I do have hope. A couple spots of Lady's Mantle have sprouted in the shade garden area.
This Lenten Rose was new last year. I don't see any buds but it does have new growth.
This one is in a different area and I've had it a few years. Two nice plump buds so far.

Several of the pink prim roses I showed last week are blooming a little. I also found this white and this dark magenta bloom.

There are a couple flowers on the variegated myrtle

and the regular myrtle. Looks like there will be a few more crocus blooming next week also. I added these pavers to make the sidewalk wider and may have lost a few bulbs.

One miniature daffodil is ready to open. I like them but wish they got a little taller.

I found a few things in my neighbors garden just across the driveway from my largest garden area. They have a nice heather plant that is blooming now. These yellow pansies have been going for a week already! Mine never seem to come back, do yours?I couldn't believe it when I saw these forget-me-nots right next to the foundation. I have them all over but none even close to blooming.

That's what's going on in Western New York. I can't wait to see what's bloomin' where you are. To join the fun just add your name and permalink to Mr Linky and add a link to this post on yours. For information and choice of buttons, click on the button on my side bar. Thanks for stopping by!

Food for Thought

With time, women gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy.

Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, Good grief, look how smart I am!

Must be where 'Smart Ass' came from!

"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate."

Spring Window Box

The last bit of winter I got rid of is my window box. I usually decorate it for a season and not just a holiday.Eggs and birds mean spring to me, plus pussy willow and forsythia. I found the cement urn with the bird on the top at TJMaxx and had to have it!
Now all I need to do is get the gardens cleaned up.
For more Show and Tell posts go visit Cindy's Romantic Home. Thanks for stopping by!

It's Bloomin' Tuesday!

Welcome to Bloomin' Tuesday! Everyone is welcome to show us their blooms. I hope to see more blooms than what I have.There are nice fat buds on some of my miniature daffodils

and leaves getting ready to open on the peony tree.

Looks like the iris are coming on strong

along with the day lilies.

These daffodils show lots of green and I'm hoping for more blooms than last year.

It's cool and rainy today so everything came to a stand still. Only one primrose is showing off today, hopefully more will be blooming next week.

I know that some of you are right in the middle of spring so I'm counting on you! If you want to show us what's bloomin' where you are planted just add your name and permalink to Mr Linky. Don't forget to add a link to this post and tell all your bloggy friends to join the tour. For details and a choice of 4 buttons click the Bloomin' Tuesday button on my sidebar. Now sit back and enjoy the tour!

New Favorite

I haven't been able to get out in our beautiful sunny weather because of my eye infection. Today it is a little cloudy so I went out early wearing sun glasses and a ball cap. It felt so good to dig in the dirt again! I wish I could spend the whole day in the gardens but I have to work later. While working today I got to use a new, old shovel I bought at a sale. It has a nice long handle but the shovel is much smaller than a regular one. I'm sure I only paid a couple dollars for it but to me it's worth much more. It's perfect for digging out small plants or large weeds. I usually use my hand spade for those jobs but sometimes it's rough on the wrist.

You can see here it's about the size of a childs shovel. I don't know if they are making anything like it now or not but if you see one at a sale, grab it! I'm sure you'll love it like I do!

Back by popular demand!

Bloomin' Tuesday!

My snow is all gone so tell all your garden bloggy friends that Bloomin' Tuesday will start next Tuesday, March 23.Primrose

There are no rules for Bloomin' Tuesday. You can show us blooms from your garden, your neighbors garden, a public garden or even a bouquet . As long as it's bloomin' we want to see it.
Primrose
All you need to do is add your name and perma link (If you don't use the permalink the BT post will not come up to view later. To get your permalink, just click on the post title and copy and paste that address.) to Mr Linky any week you want to join the fun. You will not be committed to post every week, just when you want to.
Hollyhock
All I ask is that you post a link to my BT post either on your post or your sidebar. This is the best way to get more gardeners involved. I'm not concerned about numbers visiting my blog I'm looking for interested gardeners sharing blooms and information.
Tulips
I will do my best to have the BT post up by 10:00 Monday night so you can post anytime after that. You will have more visitors if you post Monday night or Tuesday morning.

Miniature weeping pussy willow
Let's see how many different states and countries we can get involved this year.

My only actual bloom.
Now go out and check your garden for blooms and spread the word! Bloomin' Tuesday is coming back!