May in Colorado 2010

We have had some great moisture producing days here in Colorado. Somewhat on the cool side, but if that helps bring on the moisuture, I am all for it. I spent some time clearing up the side garden. I have quite a few perennials that made it through the winter. It was so great pulling and digging in the damp, wet soil. The feel and texture is wonderful. I have a couple of plants I want to plant this spring and then add some more in the fall. This is the south side of the Side Garden. There is a black eyed susan plant in the corner. Some bachelor buttons that have self seeded and also some iris I divided and planted the summer before. Love the open "canvas" just waiting to be planted and made beautiful. There is also a small section of lily along the front of the garden.

This is the middle area of the side garden. Still have some clearing out.. Not even sure if I have any perennials in this mess. There are some bachelors buttons that survived the winter months. (self-sowing). Will allow them to go to seed and then pull them.

There are at least four different varieties of coral bells under the snowbush crab. Hard to see them at this stage of growth. Will post more later when they have grown some more.

Some iris coming into bloom. Not sure of the color will have to watch and photograph. Hope they do well as they are kind of in a shady area.

Very corner of the side yard, north end. Russian sage, some iris, And some roses. Still need to clean up and cut back some of the plants. Will take a pic later in the season.

Perennial planted from last fall... cant remember what it is.. will have to check it out.

Tulips growing in among the iris. These may have to be divided this year as the iris are really crowded.

Also want to include photos of the soon to be rock garden and the sedum garden. Hoping this is a great year. love, Kristi