Indian Pinks April 20, 2019

I cannot recall why I ordered these plants on the internet - perhaps because Indian Pinks grew at Monticello, and we had recently visited Monticello?  But in one little bed near the barn, I have two plants growing.  They have not spread or re-seeded.  It is still just the two little plants after many years.  But they have faithfully re-appeared every spring since I planted them.

Mock Orange April 28, 2019

Mock Orange was beautiful this year.  Still, no smell.  And I was out wandering through the garden with flash lights in the dark night with Sammy when the scent should have been at its most fragrant - still no smell.  But really lovely flowers!

Peggy Martin Rose April 28, 2019

This is actually not one of the my best years with Peggy Martin, however she always makes a fine display.

Strawberry Smoothie Althea April 28, 2019

I have taken a picture of this just to document the name of my purchase.  This althea is called a double althea on the label, but I consider this (based on the picture) to be a semi-double.  The semi-double altheas are my favorites.  Sam and I planted this in the Star Garden today.

Poppies April 28, 2019

I took the two below pictures of the undersides of poppies to prove that there is no bad view of a poppy, they are beautiful at ever angle.

Climbing Pinkie April 28, 2019

This is the first really good year that I've had with Climbing Pinkie.  My recollection (without going back and researching my blog) is that I planted this rose three years ago.  It is having a very good spring showing.  We planted this rose on a conveyor belt that John Nelson gave us.  He passed away last winter - liver cancer, but I will have a good thought for him whenever I look at this display.

Veilchenblau Rose April 28, 2019

Another beautiful year for this once-blooming rose.  Sammy was with me when I took this picture.  He thought the rose was very "flower-y".