Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday

Benched* again

It's Monday, the sun is shining, and the peonies are finally in bloom. Sigh.



The weekend was great, too. We moved our son home from college, managing to get everything inside just ahead of the big storm. Things are a little more crowded, but I don't mind. I also tried out the new Mochi-yo frozen yogurt shop in Leawood. Yum!



Today I'll get some zinnia and sunflower seeds planted, and later this week I plan to visit the farmer's market in search of some heirloom tomatoes. How are you enjoying these gorgeous spring days?

*Be sure to check out more bench shots here!

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Eye candy Friday

Summer is in full swing, and the joy of flowers is everywhere! To me, the arrival of coneflowers affirms the season.



Unfortunately, the bunnies in my yard love to snack on these before I even get to enjoy them. I actually shot this photo in a beautiful garden here.

Here's to a sunny, flower-filled weekend!

Eye candy Friday

Sadly, the peony proliferation is officially over. My blooms braved the numerous storms as best they could, but it's hard to be continually beaten to the ground and survive. Luckily, I cut several luscious bouquets early in the budding stage so I had many to enjoy indoors.



I had a great time capturing images of these flowers, and this is probably my favorite of the bunch. I still have a few mini buds--those little ones on each side of the large blooms--in tiny vases around the house. They're fading fast, though. Sigh. Time to bring on the hydrangeas!

Anticipation

I've been checking these buds regularly, just waiting for them to burst open so I can bring a big bouquet indoors to enjoy.



I can almost catch a whiff of that sweet scent...just a few more days now!

Hearts

Every year these flowers take me by surprise. The plant dies back completely in the summer and there's no sign of life for months. Then spring arrives and the plant makes up for lost time. One day, just a few inches of green peeking above ground. The next, a mound of leafy fronds and hearts dangling daintily from arched branches.





How I love the surprises of spring!

Garden bounty

The garden is finally coming to life. Blossoms are replacing the green buds and it makes me so hopeful! Many years ago I planted several drifts of daffodils and I've never regretted the time spent doing so.



Their happy little faces put a smile on my face, too. What's blooming in your garden?

D is for Discover

I'm done with winter. It’s been too long since I’ve seen the uplifting colors of spring. I know the new season is just around the corner, but in the words of Veruca Salt, “I want it now!”

In search of some hopeful signs, I set out to discover what might be cropping up in my own yard . I was pleased to see some new arrivals on the landscape. Do you recognize them?






Daffodils, lamb's ear, day lilies and chives--oh my. I was so happy to see these little bits of green poking bravely through the ground. Spring's messengers have officially arrived!

Eye candy Friday

It's bloomin' hot here today, and as I walked around my yard I could tell my plants were feeling the heat. Not much growing now, except lots of weeds. Ugh. I did spy some of my favorites blooming, though--coneflowers!



So pretty, and seemingly unaffected by the rabbits or the heat. Happy Friday--and keep cool, wherever you are!

Eye candy Friday

The weather today is glor-i-ous! Earlier this week I planted my flower pots for the patio and this morning I worked on my (tiny) vegetable garden. It's *way* too wonderful to stay inside, so I'm heading back out to the patio with my knitting, my iPod and some iced tea. Hope your weekend is filled with flowers, sunshine and fun.