Thursday, May 23, 2013

What's In Bloom: May

The Iris Show has begun!

If you saw the photos I posted on my Facebook page, you may already know that I did a little procrastinating when it came to my gardening chores last week. Truth is I was feeling a little overwhelmed again. Apparently, while I was waiting for Spring to get here, the evil fairies who plant all of the weeds in my garden got a head start and I was in no hurry to battle them.

Then things started to bloom and I suddenly became a fiercely protective garden ninja warrior armed with gloves, shovels, clippers and trimmers. And once again my garden became a metaphor for my life, reminding me that it is by focusing on what makes me happy that I find the motivation to deal with all of life's problems and challenges.

Here are some photos I took of what's in bloom in my gardens right now:

Blue Irises

Blue Star

Chives

Clematis

More of my beloved German Irises

Columbine

The very first Peony bloom this year

Purple Columbine

Sweet Rocket


Irises 2013 Calendar
Irises 2013 Calendar by time2see
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Spring In Progress



May Flowers and Snow Showers

The weather has been behaving a little erratically lately and so have I.  Just like this Spring season, I seem to be running into a lot of setbacks and delays with all my various projects.  However, a wonderful thing happens when I am faced with things I can't control such as the weather; I learn to adjust.


So left with no other choice, I find myself developing patience and feeling gratitude for the progress both Spring and I have made this last month or so, despite the delays, despite what I think "should" be happening.

Here are some photos of spring's slow but still lovely progress in my yard and garden so far:


Sea of Daffodils


Vibrant Tulips


Pink Tulips

Frozen Tulip

Cherry Blossoms

Dogwood Blossoms