Saturday, May 14, 2011

Warmth + Rain = Green Explosion!

Is everybody settled after the Blogger outage? I hope so. I was getting worried there for a bit.

It was unseasonably warm this week and we had a good bit of rain on Thursday night. The result is explosive growth in the garden. A lot is going on so get a beverage, sit back and enjoy.

Let's start in the back. I haven't given much blog time to the Japanese maple - here she is - fully leafed out.




















The ferns continue to grow out - They are almost at peak, and are enormous. Lush is a good description!





















There are some hosta back there. This variegated one is practically glowing.



















I like this, there are at least 4 different plants in this shot.



















The bleeding hearts are almost at their peak as well.



















There is something about weathered wood, that I enjoy. A little moss or lichen on it gives me a sense of time, of belonging. Something about a bit of decay amongst the new life is.... poignant?















































The creeping phlox is in full bloom, a puddle of color as you enter the garden.
























Lilies of all stripes are growing happily.





















The peonies are not far behind.



















Finally in the side garden, lupine, larkspur, beardstongue and ?






















Next to update, food production progress.

Until next time, Keep Digging & Eat Well!

The Gastronomic Gardener
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6 comments:

  1. Such pretty gardens! A reminder to me that I've not yet touched my flower/shrub beds this spring, other than a bit of pruning. Can we say "overgrown with grass"?

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  2. My peonies are just popping up. Bulbs are randomly spread by squirrels beyond where I planted them. Ferns and hostas are looking good. would like to visit your gardens.

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  3. Beautiful pics, thanks for sharing. I like weathered wood too.

    Blogger can be SO frustrating at times!!

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  4. Thank you Granny! I've far more expereince with flowers than vegetables. I have so much to learn.

    Mike, you are welcome any time!

    Christine - thank you! Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. Hi David.. the yellow plant is cushion spurge. They are so cool ...looks like someone just sprayed on yellow paint!

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