Enjoy Summer!

 A few of Susan's daylilies.

Tough Spring Flowers

Our daffodils were all looking sad and bent over after a 15 degrees Fahrenheit night.  I thought they were goners.

Today they were standing all the way up again, looking pretty and proud.

 

The Annual Show Is On!

One of life's big thrills is seeing the start of a season full of flowers. Our daffodils never disappoint.

We have several varieties, so we do a lot of looking and admiring. 

Ranger is thinking...."Should I?"

 

So Many Flowers,

So little time. Back To The Old Grind!

 

Day Lily Success!

Susan's day lilies have been hammered by deer every spring, but this year they are being left alone. I don't know why, because deer are in our yard on a daily basis. It is great seeing these old friends. 

 

 

Stop And Smell The Basswood Flowers!

The Stoves Are Cold Tonight!

Spring weather really has arrived. We are having good fire weather and have the dam burned off. Big winds are forecast for tomorrow, so we are making preps to carry dogs to the basement in case of tornado threats. The daffodils are popping!

We are always thrilled by the daffodils, and they never last long enough. It is a great show!

We have just been firing the basement stove this week, and today we let it go out. Maybe we will have to fire up again next Wednesday evening if the forecast is correct. Saves wood!

Stop And Smell The Flowers!

Surprise Lilies are up early this year. Back To The Old Grind!
 

Sally's Daylilies (and More!)

Susan and her friend, Sally, have collaborated on their daylilies for years; visiting gardens, sharing plants, and comparing notes. We visited Sally the other day and took a couple hundred pictures. Sally does not have the problem with deer that we currently have, so her flower garden is glorious right now. 

One Patch That The Deer Haven't Eaten

Susan's daylilies have been hammered for the last few years, but this year the deer are leaving the flowers be along the garden path. I had forgotten how pretty they are. 

 The heat is on now, so get out early and do your outdoor chores early. Back To The Old Grind!

First Poppy!

 

Enjoy Spring!

 Down in the twenties tonight, so unhook your garden hose! Admire the flowers while we have them!

Back To The Old Grind!

The Harps Of Spring Are In The Air!

 The spring birds are hollerin', the buzzards are circling over us every day, our barred owls are hatching young'uns, and the daffodils are lovely. The crocuses are looking great, too!

We let the fire go out for a day, and fired up again. We still need some heat. 

Brighten Your Day!

 

Still Going!

 

Beautiful Bloomers! Back To The Old Grind!

Daffodils Just Keep Going!

 This has been a stellar early spring for the daffodils. They have stayed pretty for weeks; much longer than usual. 

What I Think Of....

 

...is Patti putting all of these daffodils in the ground one fall. I was making holes, Patti was planting, while sitting on the ground, and Susan was finishing and firming each bulb. The ground was dry and almost brick-hard. This was Patti's project, and it made the World a brighter place. 

Surprise Lilies

 It's officially August! We love seeing these every year.

A Bit Busy Today...

 ...so just a picture of the flowers along the driveway.

Daffodils Are Pretty This Year!

 I guess they are every year, but I never take them for granted.