Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Hello, Again.

Hello, again. Time for a quick check-in.

 I've found plenty to keep me busy here with outdoor projects when the weather is good and ongoing indoor projects when the weather is bad. Per usual, I'm behind where I want to be on getting veggies planted but making progress. I hope to get tomatoes planted in the next couple of days, including moving volunteers to a more desirable location. The real question is, where do I want to plant the wildly growing cherry tomatoes. We like to eat them, but they take up a lot of room. 

But the outdoor work will have to wait because today is grocery shopping and cleaning because we have company coming tomorrow. My nephew is getting married on Saturday, and family is coming to town for it. First up is to find out what is causing the smell in the office. So far, haven't found it. And, of course, Ward doesn't smell it. But the cup of coffee he is drinking may have something to do with that.  

Also, here's what's blooming in the yard this week.

Coral bells. Even though these are pink, every time I see them, I break out in song with "White Coral Bells."


The first iris has bloomed.


Salvia


Honeysuckle. Honeysuckle can take many forms, including as an invasive vine. However,
this is a bush and well-contained, so we can enjoy the heavenly smell without the aggravation.


The lily of the valley is fading.


There is one lone bachelor's button blooming. 


Amsonia. We moved these last fall, so I'm happy to see that they are doing well.


This rhododendron bush did not come out of the winter well and is looking scraggly. I hope it bounces back because this was a bush we planted in remembrance of my mother.


Another rhododendron in another part of the yard is doing better.


Vinca groundcover


A few phlox are still blooming.


The last of the azaleas.

Until next time...