Yesterday our Saturday morning helper arrived, but Mrs. F.G. was out well in advance getting things ready and starting the work. This week's project is expanding the flowerbeds in three specific areas, partly to smooth out the corners and make it easier for lawn mowing. But Mrs. F.G. has more plants arriving, so she needs space for them.
It was a sunny warm day so I was able to get out and join them for half an hour - just to watch mind you, I can't do much. This slightly different perspective on the view is taken from down on the patio.
Mrs. F.G. brought me over a tiny bouquet, just for me!
Our Magnolia has come out in bloom, but it's still looking very thin and scrawny to me. Mrs.F.G. helped me with the close-up.
We've wondered if our two small Rhododendrons would survive, but they seem ok and have a few beautiful deep pink blooms.
And I was pleased to see a small cluster of bright Dandelions along the driveway - great spring food for the bees even if they do attract critical glances from the neighbours!
Beautiful shots! I rather like dandelions.
ReplyDeletemrs. fg is quite ambitious, i like that. your magnolia will come around, flowering trees can be a little finicky!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I know the dandelions are much appreciated by the bees, I'm not a huge fan...especially when the kitty corner neighbour's lawn is contaminated with them. But I do leave the flowers until they nearly reach seed and then I burn them off and dig up the plant.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing more photos of the gardens. The two of you have a beautiful yard!
Great Pictures of all the Flowers.
ReplyDeleteDandelions are not just good for bees but if you harvest the Tops before they go to seed you can make great Tea. The roots also make great (powerful) wine.
Be Safe and Enjoy the better weather.
It's about time.
... and that tiny bouquet looks very nice :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It has been a strange spring for the plants. And there is a risk of frost tonight!
ReplyDeleteI went for a hobble around the block today. I thought of you and was glad I cold hobble, at least. Enjoy the upcoming week although the weather forecast doss not look all that inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMrs FG sounds like my mother; she used to get up early to tidy up before her cleaning lady arrived! The garden's loking good.
ReplyDeleteOh, the excitement of Spring gardening. I noticed the same thing about ours and a neighbors Magnolia tree as well. Direct result of our freezing temperatures I'd say. So nice for you to get outside and up close with the flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour neighbours wouldn’t like our neighbourhood. The people on our side of the street don’t spray herbicides. Dandelions abound as a result! The other side sprays every year and have grass. Interesting how it worked out.
ReplyDeleteAh, you are enjoying your lovely spring. You can always supervise ... or perhaps prune some plants of bad leaves or weeds before they go into the ground.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. I am glad those fingers were in the picture to show how tiny that bouquet is!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious about the plants that Mrs. FG has arriving.
ReplyDeleteIt's surprising that the magnolia survives that far north.
ReplyDeleteYes the Bees need the Dandys! Wow you can grow a Magnolia!! The blooms are so pretty!
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