Daffodils and Dandelions....................

At long last I have finished the raking. I got the back done and gathered up all the pots to see what was growing in them if anything. Lined them all up. I should have more than enough Hostas to fill in this year. I have enjoyed seeing them pop through and grow each day that the sun shined.
Today I finished the front. So much else to do now though. I have alway liked the plants that spread and fill in. Now that is a problem way too many of those now so that I have to weed them all out. This process will probably take the rest of the summer. The back should be quite easy but the front, that's a different story.
Now I have a huge side yard. This weekend Gerry will have to finish taking out the shrub roots so that I can make a garden there. I am thinking of just some small shrubs. I really don't want another flower garden. Meanwhile the back part of the side yard is coming along


What I need here now is about 3 more sections of the wrought iron fencing. That will give a background for that part of the garden. Then I have to decide if I want to continue it across the next part. I think I may do that if they are not too expensive. We shall see. Then I will have to seed outside the fence. I am taking it all in small sections and making each section its own project.
Meanwhile I was seranaded by Mr Cardinal.


The Mr Robin came down to look for worms after I dumped out a barrel of dirt under the pine tree.

So here are the Dandelions, the side of the yard outside the fence has loads and I love them. I don't cut grass until they are done blooming.

So far there are not many but I let them all bloom. I love them. The daffodils are not doing so well this year. I don't know why. In other gardens they are really blooming.

I think I really must get some more bulbs in the Fall. I always forget and have lost interest by then.
So, next, I need to get some good dirt and garden food and wood chips. I am still thinking I will get those boxwood shrubs. Meanwhile the tulips at least are looking as though they will bloom this year. Didn't last year.


Grape Hyacinth

I have quite a few wild flowers growing in the garden. I want more. The Trilliums are beginning to bloom. I love Trilliums.

So I was about done with my pictures today and I looked out the window and saw this bright little chap.



His lady was at the feeder that he wanted to get in on. So he kept trying but then flying off into the tree and grooming.

His side was low so he would try to get around the other side with no luck.

The Chickadee was more cooperative.



Pretty soon the flowers with be out. I have seen the Bumble Bees looking for nesting places.
The fish are being coy

I have started to put out my glass ornaments, what is left of them. They all need a good wash now.

I also have to scrub chairs and cushions and maybe make some new covers. So much to do, and before you know it, its over with and time to rake leaves again. I have to slow down and enjoy every stage, watching the shoots pop up and the leaves come out. Its Spring and I love it.