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It was suggested to me that this might be a columbine, so I did some searching, and it is! It’s aquilegia ‘Black Barlow’. And I definitely didn’t plant it. But I might buy more now that I know what it is.
This beauty is growing under the pine tree in my back yard, [...]
More flowers are blooming, and I’ve got photos to share. Actually, I really wish I could send the garden smells to you via the Internet. With the windows open, I’ve got lilac scent filling the air inside. Outside the lilacs are joined by lilies of the valley and pinks (carnations). And [...]
Again, I was reading outside. Twice I watched a paper wasp gather nest materials before I ran in to get the camera. I really, really tried to get video of this, because it was amazing. But I don’t know my camera well enough to get it to focus on the right spot [...]
I love sitting outside and reading whenever the weather permits, which it did last night. I often take Cody out with me so he can explore the yard and pee whenever he wants. This is important, since he’s 12.5 years old and has cancer in his bladder, leading to a frequent need to [...]
Because historically we were past the risk of frost, I planted this weekend. Veggies are being bought tomorrow, so they’re not in the ground yet, but I’ve got the following done (pictures when things start to bloom more):
hanging baskets up (torenia for the sunny spot and streptocarpus for the shade)
planters on the deck filled [...]