Memorial Day Weekend - Bridal Wreath Spirea

Sunday, May 28, 2023

I'm still so shocked by how poorly Andrea's Bridal Wreath Spirea came back this year. Why the bush on the left is flowering and the others aren't I'm not sure. 

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Peonies

Sunday, May 28, 2023

The peony bush is getting big and tall enough that it's starting to droop. I need to put up some supports.  

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Cigar Time

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Got some weeding done this morning. Didn't spend a ton of time on it but it feels good to do a little every day. Dale's able to help out a lot more in the yard this year due to him not having to get ready to go up to the island which is nice since I don't feel like I have to do as much to keep up with it all. Lit up a Romeo y Julieta this afternoon and it was fantastic. 

Very quiet in the neighborhood today. Not surprising due to it being Memorial Day weekend. However, because of the gorgeous weather of late I’ve gotten used to there being a lot more activity outside.

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Lily of the Valley

 Saturday, May 27, 2023

The Lily of the Valley is blooming and boy oh boy is it fragrant. 

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Peonies

Saturday, May 27, 2023

The peonies are getting ready to pop. Can't wait. 

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Bunny

Saturday, May 27, 2023

Warren came over for dinner last night. While Dale was grilling this little guy came out for a visit. 

Memorial Day Weekend 2023 - Bridal Wreath Spirea and Ferns

Saturday, May 27, 2023

The ferns and the bridal wreath spirea did not come in this year as fully as they did last year. Not sure why. Last year's drought maybe? Shown below is a photo from Memorial Day Weekend just last year. 

Above is a photo of a bush of bridal wreath spirea which I snapped a few days ago while walking home from school. P.S. Can't wait for summer vacation. 

Getting a Little Bit Done at a Time

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Another gorgeous day to be in the yard. I did a little more raking of the gardens. 

I also mowed the backyard. Tomorrow I'll try and mow the front. Also got in a quick cigar. 

Yard Work

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Been trying to do a little yard clean up every day that it's not raining. Today I finished raking out the gardens. Some of the perennials are not coming back as fully as they usually do. I'm thinking a lot of it has to do with last year's drought. 

Spring 2023 - Flowering Things

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Late spring again this year. The azaleas (photos from the neighborhood)...

...crab trees (photo from the neighborhood)...

and tulips and daffodils (photos from Jax Cafe) are all blooming at the same time. Usually there's a little staggering which occurs but not so this year due to the complete un-gradual nature of the weather warming up. It's all happening at once.