In the garden on Memorial Day
Tag: irises
It’s all about the Irises
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In the garden, November 1
While there is a chill in the air in Michigan, a combination of rain and sunny days has kept my garden flourishing. A freeze is imminent so I’m getting some photos of the last beautiful blooms …while I can. Enjoy!
Iris 
Rose 
Hydrangeas 
Heather 
Verbena 
Snap Dragons 
Geraniums 
Geraniums 
Sweet Williams 
More irises ready to open
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Signs of Spring
After long stretches of sunny, unseasonably warm temps in Michigan, signs of Spring are appearing earlier than usual. I took these photos yesterday and this morning woke to the sounds of rainfall with prediction of more rain for the next seven days….
Miniature Iris 
Daffodils 
Daffodils surrounded by so many Iris 
Chionodoxa 
Tulips, just weeks away 
More Daffodils 
Chives emerge
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In my garden this week
Yesterday the flowers in my garden appeared to be in a competition to out bloom each other. Irises, peonies and poppies dominated the flowerbed alongside my driveway.
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In my garden – irises in bloom
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In the Garden – Iris
Enjoy my Iris Slideshow, just a few of the beauties blooming over the last two weeks.
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Friday in Bloom
The new blooms in the garden are yielding so many flowers that I’ve brought in bouquets to enjoy. Our home is filled with the scent of lilacs and peonies, so fragrant and lovely.
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More lovelies from my garden
Today, more blooms appeared in my garden. First one, then another peony opened with so many to follow in the days and weeks ahead.
My irises continue to open at break-neck speed with Michigan’s hot, dry days. Each iris is more delicate and showy than the next. The pale peachy-pink iris is new this year.
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Sunday’s Blooms – May 29, 2016
In Michigan, we’ve had summer like temps but little to no rain. As a result, the garden is growing quickly, everyday yielding new blooms. This morning I was thrilled to see even more blooms in the garden, including my Dwarf Korean Lilac.
Much to my surprise, under the lilac bush, I found two of the feral kittens born about seven weeks ago on our porch. I imagine that the fragrance of the lilacs is relaxing for them.
Lots of shades of purple and yellow abound.
As I strolled around this morning, I found several “volunteers” that I didn’t plant but am happy to see all the same. My rule is, if it’s growing in a crack but it’s a flower, vegetable or herb – leave it be!
