April 30, 2015

So Much Rain

I'm not one to complain about rain here in
Texas - but it (flooding rains) came at a time when all the
roses and iris had just bloomed. Most were waterlogged and

not very pretty to photograph.
Red Knockouts in the front have gotten
large and are starting to hide the chain link fence.

Spanish Lavender

Red David Austin rose with beautiful iris.
Abraham Darby David Austin english rose before
the rains

The fragrance is out of this world!


Wisteria growing on the fence. 
I'm trying to cover up the chain link fence!

April 15, 2015

April Day

The ajuga is beautiful this year




Ajuga mixed in with caladium Miss Muffet and Purple Oxalis

Garden "buddy" 


Before photo 

Before photo



After photos


The iris are really sparse this year.
Can't figure out why I have so few.
First time this has happened. Usually in
April they are just loaded with buds.

The new spanish lavender I planted several
weeks ago

Coreopsis with a large clump of
herb Rosemary in the background

The Delphinium is just
breathtaking!

A Tiger Swallowtail enjoying it.
Iris "Footloose" with caladiums and
snapdragons

Entrance to the garden - this is usually full
of iris blooms

My garden buddy Tigger passed away
this past January. He was 13. Miss you