I think that Gardeners are some of the most optimistic people... every year I work my garden with every intention that the plants I put in the ground will thrive and grow.. working with the weather conditions that comes to the garden. Always hopeful that the weather will work with me and not against me. Every year trying to bring my garden closer to the envisioned garden plan that I have created. And every year I sit in my yard and embrace my garden as it is and how it is evolving. Enjoying the process of creating my 'dream' garden, even when it creates in its own way.


The last couple of weeks I have been out in the garden cleaning up for summer. Looking over last years plantings, checking out which ones made it and which ones didn't. So far it would appear that most have made it through the winter. Lost one newly planted rose, Perfect Moment. It is such a beautiful bloom that I had to replace it. It is right now in the garage slowly acclimating to the outdoor weather and soon I will put it in the ground.

I also bought a climbing white rose, Iceberg. And another new rose, Eureka, this rose has the most beautiful blooms... yellow, rimmed with orange and the petals are scalloped. These roses are planned for the new rose bed that I put in last year. I have several trays of perennials to put out in the yard, fill in some of the blank spots that are still out there.

Worked the waterfall. It is now up and running and looking good. Will need to check it for leaks and then stablize and add rock foam to a few areas. Plant some plants around the rocks to settle in the structure and make it look like its a part of the landscape. The marsh marigold is blooming like crazy, lily and iris are growing. Love the look of the bright yellow flowers as they brighten the spring days, feels the gap of waiting for the other plants to make their showy display of flowers.