It's Iris Time in Tennessee

Spring continues to be amazing. Something stops bloom and something else starts. The irises are coming out in full force this year. Places that I planted them years ago that have never bloomed are blooming this year! The weather is perfect, a little rain, a little sun and comfortable temperatures. I put my garden in about 10 days ago and seeds are sprouting and plants are growing. I'm not a big gardener but things grow in spite of me - at least, when I don't have to compete with a groundhog! Hope you enjoy the pictures -- we are certainly enjoying the beauty!

Deep purple . . .

These irises have the sweetest fragrance!!!

The two irises above I bought in Montana three years ago when we were visiting. This is the first year they have bloomed. They are quite different from all my other irises!

These Lillies of the Valley belonged to my paternal Grandmother, my Mom transplanted some, I got a start from her, and now our daughter, Chris, has them growing also. How cool is that! Lillies of the Valley and Lilac bushes never grew in Florida but this year I bought a Lilac bush also.

Roses are starting to bloom!

Don't know what it is, but it's pretty and it comes up every year!

Meet our cat, Betsy!

Goose Update

It rained the other day and Mrs. Goose was quite interesting. I didn't get a picture but her legs were stretched straight out behind her and her wings were spread out all over the nest. Obviously she was protecting her eggs from the elements. Dave & I speak to her whenever we come past but she doesn't comment - she's very intense about her job! Mr. Goose is around occasionally or maybe he sits on the nest sometimes - it's hard to tell them apart! I have no idea how long it takes for goslings to hatch but I'll keep you posted . . .

Shades of Green

WOW!!! Lots of beauty this time of year. It's really my favorite time! Although Fall is beautiful with all the golds and reds, I just love all the different shades of green in the Spring. They don't show up nearly as well in these photos but you have to admit they are still very nice. The red bud are out in full force and the dogwood are starting to open. It rained yesterday and I think my irises grew at least 6 inches. I am also including a picture of Mama Goose who has at least 4 eggs in her nest. Since we saw the eggs she has covered them with down. She is on the nest most of the time but when I stop and talk to her she doesn't budge. I will keep you posted on the babies. Hope you are enjoying Spring as much as we are!

Sandy