Almost all the leaves are open, even the Oaks are responding to the natural order of things and unfurling. Do leaves unfurl? I think so. It feels so good to step outside and see lush greenery up between me and the sky. The birds are in full courtship or brooding and Flutemaker swears he saw lightening bugs last night. 
This double tomato pot is my gift to Flutemaker. He has been curious about this style of growing tomatoes, so when I found these at the Monterey Garden Club plant sale I just had to get one for him. The bush tomato is on top and the grape tomato hangs out the bottom. It will be fun to watch them grow and produce.
We are in the midst of rainy days and although our wildflower bed has been tilled we haven't sown the seeds. These sherbet colored flowers (Aisling tells me these are Wall flowers, I checked and I do believe she is right.) are from last year as well as the Sweet Williams in the back ground.
This bush has several names; Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice and Bosom Bush as well as some Latin name. The reddish brown flowers are profuse and have a spicy sweet smell. The 'Bosom' label comes from the country women who secreted the flowers in the bosom of their clothing as a inexpensive perfume.
Yellow Wood sorrel. I keep all weeds that appeal to me. They can stay where they show up or I'll move them into the herb garden. The books says the plant has a pleasant, acid taste. We'll see. The Dandelion will have to go. I don't like where it is at.
The Lilly of the Valley are fully open and scenting the air. They are also filling the area along the garage nicely.
Field Daisies are my favorite. along with all my other favorites.
Check back with me this week to see the rest of my wildflower adventure as I have found what I believe to be the names of the flowers we saw that I had no quick name in my memory. Our wildflower drive was rich with wonderful flowers.
Stroll along in other gardens at The Quiet Country House.
This double tomato pot is my gift to Flutemaker. He has been curious about this style of growing tomatoes, so when I found these at the Monterey Garden Club plant sale I just had to get one for him. The bush tomato is on top and the grape tomato hangs out the bottom. It will be fun to watch them grow and produce.
We are in the midst of rainy days and although our wildflower bed has been tilled we haven't sown the seeds. These sherbet colored flowers (Aisling tells me these are Wall flowers, I checked and I do believe she is right.) are from last year as well as the Sweet Williams in the back ground.
This bush has several names; Sweet Shrub, Carolina Allspice and Bosom Bush as well as some Latin name. The reddish brown flowers are profuse and have a spicy sweet smell. The 'Bosom' label comes from the country women who secreted the flowers in the bosom of their clothing as a inexpensive perfume.
Yellow Wood sorrel. I keep all weeds that appeal to me. They can stay where they show up or I'll move them into the herb garden. The books says the plant has a pleasant, acid taste. We'll see. The Dandelion will have to go. I don't like where it is at.
The Lilly of the Valley are fully open and scenting the air. They are also filling the area along the garage nicely.
Field Daisies are my favorite. along with all my other favorites.Check back with me this week to see the rest of my wildflower adventure as I have found what I believe to be the names of the flowers we saw that I had no quick name in my memory. Our wildflower drive was rich with wonderful flowers.
Stroll along in other gardens at The Quiet Country House.
