In the merry, merry month of May!
Some glimpses of the garden in the past
couple of days of sunshine and rain.
Perhaps the loveliest time in the garden here in the southeast prior to the
heat and humidity of summertime.
Taking a little afternoon break to enjoy the shades of green.
It's been a very busy week and I'm ready for the weekend!
All four buds have opened on the amaryllis - so beautiful.
Peonies have opened - not many, but so fragrant.
Sweet smelling jasmine on the fence.
Masses of beautiful flowers on the backyard privets this year - a pleasant surprise.
Rhododendrons are a pop of color in the back garden.
Honeysuckle on the back fence.
And so it goes - days still go by very quickly for us despite continuing under stay at home orders for other than essential outings for food and necessities. Bob found a bottle of bleach - we cheered in the store, muffled by our masks! There's no rice though - who buys so much of it?
This week we did go to a necessary doctor appointment for Bob's painful knee - an injection seems to be helping. Our good neighbor (also a Bob) helped us by mowing the front lawn as Bob was out of commission. I'm so lucky to be surrounded by 'Bobs' who make me feel safe.
We had a kitchen plumbing problem. I cooked and baked daily, including a huge veggie lasagna. I hadn't made one in ages, it was good with plenty of cheese - in fact far too much cheese. . . . . I need to walk more now!
Thanks for all those great hair tips on going grey - former post - you are the best of friends. We worked on changing winter to summer wardrobes, which meant a lot of laundry time - and I have a big pile of ironing waiting in the wings. The garden is ongoing. We pulled out yards of ivy - a lot of work, but rewarding. The storm of Wednesday night brought high winds and heavy rain, thankfully no severe damage, and the plants seem happy with the good deep water they received. Hydrangeas are budding - remember they are my favorites. . . . . after the awesome amaryllis of course!
So the month of May is here and most of us admit that April was like no other April of the past! Hoping things improve - wishing you continued good health - hoping your loved ones are coping and staying safe - thanking all the people who are working so hard to help us in
so many ways.
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Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteAll of your hard work has paid off. You have made yourself a beautiful paradise. There is no reason for you to leave your little heaven. Everything is such a stunning green and the flowers and flowering vines look at their very best. Are you still taking pictures with your phone?
Your beautiful garden is so far ahead of mine. My peony is only just emerging from the ground, and is a similar one to yours....lovey!
ReplyDeleteYour yard and gardens are so lush and beautiful. I know you're enjoying this time of year where you live, before the intense heat and humidity set in.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about your kitchen plumbing problem. We've had plenty of those and they're such a pain - also in the pocketbook!
Hooray for helpful neighbors! We have a good one next door to the south of us; balances the horrendous one on the north side! ;-)
I took out all our spring and summer clothes out of the storage boxes in the basement a few days ago, too. Did four loads of laundry yesterday and two today.
Have a good weekend!
Dear Mary, What a treat to sit in the garden and look at those gorgeous peonies and amaryllis! And of course, that fabulous banner of the Cardinals! xx
ReplyDeleteThose peonies are fabulous!! Your garden must be such a wonderful composition of scents right now.
ReplyDeleteYour amaryllis and garden flowers are just magnificent. Love, love the peony. Our tree peony is just finishing it's bloom and now the regular peony will soon be blooming. What a lovely place you have to put your feet up once in the while and savor the garden.
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