Early June Perennials

This one is outside MK's office window. She can/does look at the flowers and watch her birds go to and fro. We have, at last count, 7 bird feeders + a squirrel feeder (the racoon likes that one and has torn it down three times, so far). Every time a UPS or Fed-Ex truck stops in front, I say: "Oh, no, yet another feeder." But, MK has attracted a whole new group of birds this year which gives us hours of watching pleasure.

Back yard looks better this year than it ever has.Lots going on in this frontal look.

I especially like the way the roses frame the porch and steps. The Japanese maple is a nice touch, too, don't you think?

BIG rose bush. In a couple of days, it will have several 100 blooms. Pretty! One can see it from the bottom of Stringham, a long block away.

The day lillies bloom on or around Lindy's and Logan's birthdays (27th and 24th, respectively), and that's how MK remembers when they are at their peak. The yellows and oranges will be a nice color addition to our palette (palette?).

Our side garden and Les' house with many changes. The young couple who bought it have done lots (it needed lots!) and will continue both inside and out. I've known him, Adam, from the Millbrook area since he was a pup. His brother babysat for Chris several times and I know his Mother, Carolyn Kirkham, from the old neighborhood. I helped Carolyn (Kirkham and Friends Realty) get the listing after Les died and Adam then bought the house. for a "song." He's going to put as much in it as he paid for it. (Ouch!)

All in all, we're very pleased with our gardens this year. There are a few spots which need work and that'll be for the rest of the summer/fall. Gotta' have something to keep us occupied.

Stay tuned!!