Blackberry......

This blackberry bush is growing beside a camellia bush. Some fruit is set while other blooms are showing. Looks like there could be a delicious blackberry cobbler in the near future.

Any blooms out there?

We have had "average" springtime weather...bright sunny days, cool nighttime temps and rainshowers. Perfect for growing daylilies. Several daylily varieties are blooming, earlier than in previous years. Such fun to go out each day and look for new blossoms. What are you seeing?

Iris...

The old fashioned Iris, were a smaller purple variety. Hopefully you have seen some. The newer varieties, including Bearded Iris come in many sizes and colors: white, yellow, peach, blue, dark purple (almost black).
Two years ago we planted Iris. They did not bloom last year, however, this spring, a single plant opened up, and Lo and be behold....an orange blossom. It is truly a beautiful sight in the garden.
Has anyone else seen unusual colored Iris?

Peony....

Hello. Hope everyone's flowers are showing off this spring. We have several different peonies that are blooming. Have a white, light pink, a dark pink and the one shown above. The peony in the background is the darker. Does anyone have other colors? Would love to hear about what is out there.....

Stellas...

Yes, the stella de oro daylilies have begun this year's bloom cycle. We had a good rain Sunday evening. And this morning about a dozen plants had open blooms.
The daylily season has begun......

Gracie...

What would a farm be without a dog? This is Gracie, our Australian Cattledog pup. This morning, she watched and waited as we pulled weeds from between daylily plants. This afternoon as it was raining, she was running and trying to catch raindrops! Tomorrow....one only knows what she will do.

Busy, Busy....

Have been quite busy since we last visited.
Warren County (county in which we reside) held its 7th annual Relay for Life event this past weekend. An event which raises money for cancer research. Our local team, Just Flowers, "Blossoms for A Cure" was there selling food, beverages, angel pins, handmade cotton dishcloths. Not sure of total amount $ raised, however, all monies are well worth the cause.
Then celebrated a birthday on Saturday...will not tell how old. (Yikes)
Sold goats on Sunday and have been cutting, teddering, raking and baling hay ever since. Just put up 256 square bales of grass hay. And oh my...the goats will love it this winter.
So until next time...