There. The Vegetable Garden is Started.

I planted some seeds in the vegetable garden today.  These include: sugar peas, snap peas, lettuce, spinach and onions. Now it just needs to rain.

The tomato seedlings are coming along nicely. As soon as I get a chance, I plan on transplanting them into larger pots and putting them in the greenhouse.

This garden is filling out nicely with the ground phlox being the star.

I've had this primrose forever. It was a gift from my sister. I love the soft yellow colour of the flowers.

The serviceberry is just starting to bloom. In another few days the whole tree will be covered in flowers. 

This is a wayfaring tree/shrub. I love this shrub because the bugs don't. The leaves are always so perfect.

Blooms Away!

The rock cress has just started to open along the south facing wall behind the garage.

I bought this plant at a roadside nursery on the way to the cottage. The woman who sold it to me called it a pea plant. I wish I new it's real name.

I love the lime green colour of this spurge.

This honeybells hosta is always the first to leaf out in the spring. Last year it suffered terribly from frost bite - I'll have to keep an eye on the weather and cover it this year.

This bergenia looks pretty even with it's winter leaf damage.

These tulips pictured earlier are now fully open in all there glory.

Why can't I remember what this is called?  Hmmmmmmm... I know it will come to me sooner or later.

Spring Surprises

As I walk around my garden I discover bulbs that I don't remember planting - colours that I did not buy. I think it is a combination of squirrels and my failing memory. One of these years I should organize them all and do a little planning for the next spring.... but I keep forgetting. Never the less they are such a joy to see and I love surprises.

These tulips are showing there beauty.

This tulip is on the north side of the house and stretching for the sun.

This daffodil tucked behind a cedar, seems to be saying "Here I am." 

This lone hyacinth was rescued from the vegetable garden and given a place of prominence at the back door.