Then & Now.

Lee's garden on June 6, 2010 above.  Same garden on May 22, 2011 below.

Long View of Lee's garden on May 27, 2012

Long Views of Diane's Garden on May 27, 2012

Dead or Alive!

I saw the BIGGEST bug I'd ever seen in the garden next to Diane's.  Naturally I had to step over to investigate.  It was in between the strawberry plants.  I motioned for Diane to come quickly and take a picture.  It was hard to tell if it was dead, but I poked it with a stick and I heard this jingle, so I poked it again.  It fell over and only then could I see that it was a fake bug!  Honest to goodness, it really did look real.  Here it is in all it's glory.

Cranesbill Geranium

This is the mound of Cranesbill Geranium, which I've had since the garden opened in 2007.  I meant to pull it up at the end of last year, but never got around to it.  This flower will take over about 1/2 of the garden space this year.  It is just getting too big for the spot.  I have a lot of babies it has sprouted, and have moved them to different places, thank goodness, the plant grows relatively slow.  I am going to move that poor red Dianthus it is smothering in the front there.  One of my favorite plants at the garden.

Last year I added a new plant called Campanula to the garden, it was one of those small potted plants someone at work had, so when I saw them at the Supermarket, I bought one and planted it.  Seems like it is thriving.  Here is the photo, has a ton of little blue flowers on it.

Dan's Rose

Last year I had to replace the mini Rose Bush I planted in 2007 in memory of my boyfriend Dan.  Seems like the new bush survived the Winter and has nice formed blooms.

What is in Bloom Today

This is my California Poppy's, I added them last year, they were $1.49 each for two plants on the discount rack at Home Depot.  Seems like they are doing good this year, very showy at the garden.

2012 Garden Season starts with a heavy heart

It is with great sadness that I must tell you all that my beloved Leo lost his battle with Feline Leukemia on April 7, 2012.  I still cannot even write much about his passing except to say, he did not suffer very long, and for that, I am ever thankful.  I don't know how much gardening I will be doing this year, but I will try to post pictures from time to time.