WHEN IRISES BLOOM for "Tea In The Garden"

 I wanted to get out and take some photos

of the Irises before they are gone.  It

happens so quickly when it gets hot.

  Last year I did buy 2 unusual new kinds

 of Irises to plant but I don't see blooms yet.

  I think it may take another year for those

to develop.

We have just enough time

for a cup of tea before it

gets too hot.  Today it is

supposed to be in the 90's.

I brought out a picnic basket I

decoupaged years back.  I love

the artwork of Edith Holden

who lived from 1871-1920.

She wrote The Country Diary of 

an Edwardian Lady.

I decided I best not waste this opportunity

to set up another tea in the garden.

I am so happy and blessed to see warm

weather.  For some reason, I was cold

all winter.  I wore many layers to keep

warm.  Today it was fun to make a big

bouquet to display.

I heard a familiar sound out of the

window today and knew it was a

beloved House Wren.  I have been

anxiously hoping one would show 

up soon singing his beautiful tune.

I looked out and saw he is building

a nest in that little birdhouse on top

of the arbor over the gate.

A fun owl in the garden:

 We will enjoy every stage of the

garden this year.  

Toile is so pretty in all colors

 but this

purple is thrilling:

I hope you enjoyed this visit

to my garden.