'Golden Wave'

I am really taken with these Begonia. So far, each of them is a different colour. The Coral and Lemon Yellow is amazing. This one looks pink and white but when I peek inside, it is solid lemon yellow. I can hardly wait to see what it is going to open into. They are tall and heavy so the wind has taken its' toll on them the last few days. I may have to stake them yet but have been resisting that so far. The problem is that if they drape down much more where they are, they will be encroaching on a dog path and that will have them broken pretty quickly. I am keeping my eye on them. Today was a perfect day for enjoying the garden without actually gardening. It was cool but not cold. Although there was a good amount of wind, there was no rain. The ground was wet from the last two days of rain though so no digging again today. I took advantage of that to run into the city so I don't have to do that tomorrow. It should be dry enough then if we don't get any rain tonight. Keeping my fingers crossed. 

Sun Baked Day

Progressing along today. The 'William Baffin' Rose opened and I gave the tallest of the 'John Davis' Rose something to climb. The sun was out today even for the Coleus 'Coco Loco' which is not in the sunniest of spots. It was hot and no rain. Slow going in the heat but I did manage to get things done. Just not sure right now what all those things were.

Flower Power

A garden journal post with photo links so I don't forget to tell Linda anything :) I am always amazed at what continues to thrive despite my gardening philosophy of what can't survive on neglect should be in someone else's garden. I have no time for fussy plants that need any special attention, nevermind those that need to be literally coddled ! I am so glad there are so many plants that are not fussy. Although it looks like a pink Lupin patch, I planted yellow as well. Six buds opening today and they are all pink. The rainstorm turned the 'Therese Bugnet' into a pink carpet. I got a shot of Benedict's Abu Hassan open although it is just about done. I think if I blew on that flower the petals would fall but it is still stunning. The second bloom of the dark yellow Iris opened while the sun was out along with the red Columbine. The double blue Iris look very purple in the sun and the blue and whites opened on the other side of the entryway today. The mixed pinks - red, pink and white are opening but so far only a single white. The pink spirea, sanctuary peony, and white Bleeding Heart are all in bud. The peony are full of little red ants that bite and I keep forgetting that until I am getting bitten on the wrist, just above the glove. My first food crop besides edible flowers is Swiss Chard 'Bright Lights' and they are up. Miles' fern patch got cleared out a few days ago and it has grown to sixteen. Iris was the word of the day though and they are blooming everywhere. Oh, and you asked me to mention when my delphinium started. It was a busy day in the garden here. I couldn't use the shovel so I decided to use the camera.

'Bonfire'

Ever since I decided I like orange, it seems to be all I plant ! I love this Begonia 'Bonfire'. The color is fantastic. It was one of the plants that caught my eye when I was at the greenhouse trying to spend no money. No rain today. No sun either. It was cool and wet. Still found lots of things to do outside though. The tulips are all almost done. Most dropped their petals with the rain last night. I have a single Narcissus bloom this year with Narcissus 'Tahiti' and am very happy to see it. I have always had limited success with Narcissus and when I planted them last Fall, I told myself I would not plant them again if they did not come up this Spring. Of course I tell myself things I don't believe all the time ;)

The Sun Showed Up

Planted some annuals that were in danger of expiring in their starter pots, got most of the glads in, weeded and refreshed the mulch at the Chiminea. Started early this morning so I could get Mikaela and Yehoni walked before I drove Nicholas to school. It was a beautiful sunny day but not too hot. Perfect gardening day and it is supposed to be the same tomorrow. I am starting to forget what the inside of the house looks like ;)