The Yard Today

 Friday, May 22, 2026

Andrea's Bridal Wreath Spirea is starting to come in. 

So is the tiger grass. Had to cut it back a little. 

The rhubarb is looking good. 

The peony bush is filling out but the flowers haven't bloomed yet. 

The yard's starting to come together. 

Cigar in the garage. 

In Planters

 Thursday, May 21, 2026

Got the flowers in planters today.

Ran out of flowers for this planter. I think I'll pick up some more snapdragons. They grow nice and tall so they'll look good behind the pansies. 

Flowers Undercover

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Under these little blankies are the flowers we bought yesterday. When I drew the covers back this morning they were in good shape. Glad I kept 'em cozy last night. 

Iris and New Flowers

 Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Iris flowers on a neighbor's blooming boulevard. 

Dale and I went to Bachman's today and picked up some annuals. Shown above are petunias, pansies, and snapdragons. Not gonna plant them yet as it's supposed to be cool tonight as in the mid to upper 30s. These plants are pretty hearty but I don't want to take a chance. Tonight I'll cover them up.

The Yard Today

 Sunday, May 17, 2026

Rhubarb

Our backyard pine. Dale says this is a red pine tree (also known as a Norway pine in Minnesota). 

Fern garden. 

Leo

Oak tree of the neighbors across the alley. 

I've really enjoyed sitting in the back yard this spring and have been doing it much more so than in other years due to not having to work. 

Flowering Trees & Rhubarb

 Monday, May 11, 2026

The flowering trees in the neighborhood are looking really beautiful. I think these are crab trees. 

They don't last long so you're forced to appreciate them while they're flowering. 

It's a good reminder to be in the moment and not take things for granted. 

The rhubarb in the back yard is starting to send up its seed stalks.

Pansies and More

 Friday, May 8, 2026

Fascinated that there's a pansy growing in this pot. For the life of me I don't remember planting any seeds here this past fall. 

Now it looks like there's another one growing to the left of it. 

Have been consistently working hard to make sure these gardens are weeded. 

It's been really nice not working this spring and not feel so burned out in April and May and feel like I have the capacity to get things done outside of my job.