White Iris

These white bearded iris are the first in the garden to bloom. They will be followed by some burgundy, purple, blue and yellow iris. By the end of the week I expect quite the show of flowers.

Mom and Dad came for a visit today and have brought me another bag of pachysandra. I plan to begin planting tomorrow. The last batch they gave me is doing well. At this point all the rest of the planting is done, or at least until fall when I will be putting some bulbs in for next spring. I have plans for more crocus, daffodils, tulips and some dwarf iris. Now will come the challenge of maintaining the garden. The maple trees are releasing their seeds; "helicopters" are twirling down to the ground. My chipmunks are gathering them in their over inflated cheeks but thousands will go uneaten and will germinate in the garden. Then I will spend hours on my hands and knees pulling the baby maples out of the ground. I chalk it up as good exercise.