It seems like I’ve been focused on the gardens lately…but it’s hard not to be — the rain and cooler temperatures have helped the flowers to be simply stunning! After the last two winters we’ve had, it’s a refreshing change to see lots of color in the garden and it seems especially vibrant this spring! In a good year, my spring plantings start off yellow…then the garden evolves to blue, turning to purples, pinks, and then back to yellows, reds, and oranges. It’s so fun to see the colorful changes throughout the spring and summer… and great for making bouquets for many months ahead! Right now, purple is in season and I have to say it’s one of my favorites! From bright and bold to soft and dainty…
check out this palette of purple!
These vibrant iris have made many moves with us and graced many yards! Sadly, a couple of years ago they didn’t come back in my current garden. but we were lucky that we had shared starts with my parents & some friends who in turn, were able to give back to us some more of these beautiful flowers to enjoy once again! if my memory serves, they came from Iowa, then moved to Minnesota and three different homes in Ohio…and the new starts came from Michigan! well traveled little flowers…and a good lesson in sharing!
lovely shades from bright to pale…
my absolute favorite color love…
