mid & late spring 2025 in the garden.

St. Swithun - David Austin Rose

Primroses

Peony Poppy

Potatoes

Grandma Jane's Hollyhock

Nye Bevan - David Austin Rose

Carrots

Fairy Roses

Peony Poppy

Shallots & Tomatillos

St. Swithun - David Austin Rose

Pillow Fight Rose

Tomatoes

Aunt Nanna's Peony

Tulsi

Peony Poppy

Aunt Carla's Iris

Lily

Lemon Balm

Aunt Nanna's Oakleaf Hydrangea

Snow Peas

Peony Poppies

Aunt Nanna's Annabelle Hydrangea

Grandma Jane's Hollyhocks

We are in the midst of the pre-Summer explosion of color! It has been a stunning May and June with warm temperatures, plenty of rain (but not too much) and no crazy storms. One day of high winds did flutter away most of the rose petals, but they were enjoyed for most of their lifespan and some bushes should give a second bloom. Flowers are abundant, herbs are somewhat out of control. We are enjoying shallots, fingerling potatoes, kale, lettuce, spinach, snow peas. Vegetables are healthy and established. Spring was the season of hard, steady work, but early Summer is when the work lessens but is more strategic (due to high temps and humidity) and the enjoyment of produce bounty is just days away. We are still enjoying meals from the abundant reward of last year's garden vegetables ~ green beans, garlic, butternut squash, carrots, greens, tomatoes, tomatillos. There looks to be an overlap in what we have from last year's garden and receive from this year's garden, and we are very grateful for what we do not have to purchase from the store. 

This is the 22nd year for us to garden at this home! I don't think Jesse and I anticipated living in one location for so long, but there are definitely perks. Over the years having added a bush here, a tree there and a "few" raised garden beds we are really enjoying this established garden. Starting small, growing from seed, purchasing trees and bushes at discount, accepting hand-me-downs, willing to do the hard work  has resulted in such a beautiful, peaceful place and provided many a lesson in investment and long-term gain.