It's an Artichoke!

This is first artichoke this year. It's about 3 inches. Not as big as California artichokes, but hey... a Prairie Artichoke.

Yellow Gerbera Daisies

Ladybug

Nice to see you Lady Bug.

Rose 'Grootendorst Rugosa'

David Austin Rose 'Winchester Cathedral'

Peonies Rule! (or do roses?)

My favorites, roses and peonies. This is 'Sarah Bernhardt'. The bloom is about 6 inches across. Wonderful. Makes me think of Tasha Tudor.

Peonies for Mom

The dark pink peonies were transplanted from my Mother's yard back in 2001 or so. Then transplanted again to our new yard in 2006.

Rose 'Julia Child'

I know why Julia Child picked this rose to be her namesake. It's very buttery! Like buttah.

Sunset Inspiration

I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from?

Chimenea is back in business

Chimenea patch work held through a small pinon fire and then a lot of rain.

Thornless Blackberry

Blackberry 'Arapaho'. Thornless is good.

Elderberry Transplant

Elderberry transplanted doing OK I think because of all the rain. Thanks Toni!

Soggy Bottom Boys

Rain, Rain, and more Rain. The fence is to keep the rabbit out. Twirly things to keep the birds out. Our backyard is like a park -- full of critters.

Dogwood, Iris, 'Nearly Wild' Rose

Dogwood 'Cherokee' Iris 'Dover Beach' Rose 'Nearly Wild'

Iris and Roses

'Pink Knock Out' Rose, 'Knock Out' and Iris. The Iris were in a little clump in the side of the yard when we bought the house. I dug up and divided them into different spots in with the roses.

Repairing the Chimenea

Pergola fell on the chimenea due to the snow overload. We will see if the J B Weld will work.

Lily of the Valley

Their fragrance is just like the perfume 'Muguet Des Bois'.

Wascally Wabbit

No sooner did I get the broccoli in the ground, next morning they were gone -- cute little rabbit's breakfast.

Training Day - Moving seedlings to the real world

Transition from inside to outside. Training Day.

Fresh Thrown Pottery

I guess I'll add some pottery photos. Threw these pots this week. Will Bisque fire then glaze and fire again.