Tuesday, May 5, 2026

"TEA IN THE GARDEN" Under the Lace Umbrella

 It is so wonderful to see the garden come
back and enjoy the month of May again.


It is a beautiful day, the lawn got mowed a
few days back and rain is on the way so now
is our chance for a little photo shoot.




Time to just sit, chat, have a cup of tea,
enjoy the flowers and talk about
 tea time recipes!









Right now the peonies are opening.  I didn't put
wire frames around them this year as when I
did last year, the stems just bent on the frame and
they hung down just the same.  I do love having
them for bouquets.  We still have lots of irises
too.





In March we had a freeze and it effected
the tulips and also the lilacs so we are
just skipping over those this year.


I have had an abundance of Columbines
this year and plan to make sure I spread
their seeds as that is something that seems to
work for me.  There is one type I don't like
as much as the little fairy bell types so I will
only spread those seeds in the back.




I finally have new glasses which is helpful.
  Lately in my pre-cataract surgery era I have had 
difficulty seeing to focus my camera.



This poor birdhouse has fallen backwards
twice this week and I have hoisted it back
up and forward.  The bittersweet vines are weighty and as soon as the little ones are gone I'd say
it needs repair.




Well, one more photo and if you have made
it this far you have endurance!