Into the garden, part 1

Medium Iris

Come walk through the garden with me.

Cushion Phlox

Clematis

Alleghany Vibrunum

Poppy

Mock Oranges and Russian Olives

source:  jeffreyelevine.com

The fragrant plants that say summer on the prairie are blooming. Mock oranges are much maligned by the Woody Landscape Plant Expert, Michael Dirr. Google Mock Orange and Michael Dirr to read his reviews. I like Mock Oranges. The are native to parts of the northwest. Any plant that can survive the cold weather and deer predation is worth growing.

Reasons to Celebrate!

May is a month of celebrations. It is the month we remember our veterans. We count our blessings including our freedoms.

My husband joyfully and I tearfully cheered as our daughter walked across the stage symbolizing her graduation from college. It was the moment that almost didn't happen.