Friday, April 8, 2016

More springtime pictures

April 7
I've been trying to post a picture once a week from the same location in order to keep a record of the changes in our garden as the year progresses. I've been taking a picture from our side patio door, but I've had to modify the angle a bit since we've added the pergola. I think this one will work fairly well...it's taken only a few steps out the door.

April 7

Above is another option, but it involves standing on a ladder in the front yard and taking it over the fence, which involves a little more planning.

As the roses, nasturtiums, and bachelor's button fade, other things are coming into bloom, predominately larkspur. Mexican poppies are still looking good...no sign of flea beetles yet. We have blackberries in several locations now, which have a lot of blooms that I hope will grow into tasty blackberries. Last year we learned that we have to provide them with some shade while the blackberries are developing, or they will dry out before ripening.

"Iceberg" climbing rose

Larkspur

Blackberry blossom
Mexican poppies, yellow water iris,  and honeysuckle

April 7

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