Don’t ya just love this Candyland rose?
My garden is performing a good month early this year.
Normally I would not see roses until mid to late June.
I am not complaining….
no, not at all.
As I walk around the profusion of petaled glory each morning I breathe deep and revel in the scent.
Some perfumey roses..
actually override the aroma of the Eau de Poulet
(just my fancy way of saying chicken doo).
Cecile Brunner seems to like this spot on the chicken house.
She adds a bit of grace to a rather shabby little place.
I do need to do something different with that ugly window,
we had to cover it with plastic as the raccoons were trying to get the chickens through it.
hmm…project #112
Not to be overlooked (or smelled)
is the grape koolaid scent of the old fashioned Flags.
Their sweet scent floats into the living room when the doors are flung open to catch the evening breeze.
Other Iris have little fragrance but their colors please the eye..
Flamboyant blue Dutch Iris
or a beauty in contrasting yellow and purple.
Presently there is a lot of purple in the garden but soon,
very soon,
that will change.
The clematis are at their height for the season.
Most will only put on this flamboyant Spring show,
but I have one that blooms all summer long.
More and more iris are opening their colorful buds each day.
I will come back and share a complete post of just Iris, I think.
Have a great day.
Oh, wait, just one more shot…
my bounty of the morning.
I beat the robins to these in my strawberry patch.
Delish!
fishtail cottage says
You have a fantastic collection of Iris! All are so pretty… & I love the Cecile Brunner growing on your chicken house! It definitely seems very happy there! thanks for linking up to Fishtail Cottage’s garden party ~ love seeing your gardens! xoxo tracie
Pamela says
I think Cecile likes all the chicken doo that lands by her feet in winter as I clean the chicken house. She was given to me by a friend who is quite talented in the garden dept. who just gave up on her as she would not perform. Chicken doo seems to make all my garden plants happier. Well, those that like nitrogen anyways. Thanks so much for holding the party! I love to share my garden, especially this time of year.
Tootsie says
I am so happy that I had some time to pop over here today and see what you shared! I am trying a couple of roses in my gardens this year, but not too confident in them, as I don’t have much luck with them here. My iris’s are just starting to get buds…yours are gorgeous!!!
It is great to finally be able to flaunt some of my own spring blessings and get inspired by some of the best gardens online!
Thank you so much for joining in on my little party this week! I hope to see you again soon! Have a great weekend!
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Pamela says
My pleasure, I am so glad you hold the party so I have somewhere to share with like minded gardeners. 🙂
Zenda says
Your irises are stunning!!
Pamela says
Thank you Zenda, I do love my Iris and hope to acquire many more colors in time.
Diane says
Lovely photos. Wondering if you know the name of the iris in the photo seventh from the top? I believe I have that one. Mine are several weeks from blooming here.
Pamela says
No I am sorry, I don’t. That one was given to me by a friend who could not get it to grow in her garden (I think she has too much shade) so I am clueless as to its name.
betty says
New follower on fb. Love your photos! Thanks for sharing.
Pamela says
I am so glad you enjoy them. I love walking among my blooms and catching the beauty to share.
Sherry says
Your roses are wonderful! Love that climber on the chicken house! Thanks for linking with Home Sweet Home!
Sherry