Hi, Lovely Friends,
How are you? I hope you are doing well.
I hope that you had a wonderful Easter.
We did! We had a family gathering formerly known as a super spreader situation.
I hope you know that I'm joking and that we've been so conservative the last two years. It's been three years since we have had a normal Easter.
Hallelujah.
Conventional lore for my area states that it is safe to plant annuals at Easter.
I looked at the ten day forecast and there was no cold weather on the horizon so I got to work a little early. I always think I'm too tired to do yard work but once spring arrives, I cannot stop myself.
Exhausting days in the garden are good for my spirit. I spent a solid week in the yard.
Here are some highlights for you.
This yellow iris is new. Bill and I have found a huge pile of irises in the trash while we were on a walk. I had one bloom two years ago but none last year. Moving them seems to have done the trick. There are five blooms on this one. I have been on a yellow kick so I was thrilled to see this blossom.
The classic purple ones are gorgeous though. I'm about to up my iris game and order some new colors.
I have a feeling that it is going to be hot soon, so Bill pushed the stock tank pool up from behind our fence. We've still got to get the pump hooked up and fill it. The water will be chilly for a while but we've already had days in the 90s.
We moved the green house last August. I am so in love with it in this spot.
The plants that over wintered in it did survive. I had some die back but they will bounce back soon.
We had quite a few freezing temperatures.
It has had a good cleaning and is ready to house garden tools and empty flower pots.
It is like a playhouse for garden loving grown ups.
Now that the foggy window are repaired, I can see it clearly from the kitchen sink.
Every kitchen window needs a good view.
I want to scale back the plants on the deck but I just cannot do it.
Can I squeeze in one more?
Pinks and purples are my favorite colors for the garden.
I'm determined to be successful with Supertunias by Proven Winners. So far so good but it's only been three weeks.
There were several very old junk trees right behind our fence. A huge portion of one fell on the arbor and fence. The arbor was damaged further when the tree came down. Removing those two has allowed more sun to spill into the yard. It will be fun trying some sun loving plants since we didn't have much sun at all. The arbor has since been repaired. We will finally have grass in some spots that had too much shade.
We also have the benefit of being able to see into the woods behind our house. We've spotted a pair of barred owls which is just so cool.
The fountain got a good cleaning.
This photo is from last year. I love the sound of water in the garden.
The deck also got a good cleaning but we still need to stain it after I stripped it last fall.
It needed to rest after being power washed and new boards needed to age at least three months.
That's on the spring list.
An iconic lawn chair got a couple of coats of my favorite green spray paint. Moss Green in a Satin finish by Rust-Oleum.
It took over a year but some seeds finally bloomed. There is one more mystery plant in the pot ready to bloom.
Our oxalis has gone crazy this year.
I'm trying cleome for the first time.
That is all for now.
I know we are early here in Texas. I hope that this inspires you to get into the garden when it is your turn to plant.
What is the conventional planting date in your area? Have fun and have a fabulous weekend.
Katie
