One of the best things about this time of year is seeing things "wake up" and being able to be outside. I don't have a great garden and the backyard is more weeds than lawn, but I've been enjoying the birds, blooms and critters.
I think I've given up grass for Creeping Charlie (which is actually kind of pretty.)
The allium is one of my favorites. My neighbor has it in abundance and enough has spread over the fence that I have some too! This is one I wish lasted all summer.
Another short-lived flower that I wish stayed all year is the lily of the valley. It grows by the back door and when the breeze is right, a beautiful fragrance wafts in. The groundhog attempting to burrow under the house took out some of this last year, but much remains and hopefully will continue to spread.
For the first time in years, the clematis has some blooms. It's in a horrible place. Last year Rick trimmed the bushes and not knowing the clematis was there, knocked that out It's back. I may go out and carefully prune, being sure not to attack the wrong spot!
I won't even show you the front yard because Audrey Two -- the out-of-control sweet pea -- has taken over all space. Some weeders are coming next week to thin that out and take care of the weeds. I fear this overgrowth is so bad that my strawberries won't get enough light to ripen. But I have salvaged a small haul from the potted berries. A very small haul.
I've been doing lots of clipping and thinning. I tend not to plant much because when you disappear for two or three months, what's the point? But the critters don't seem to mind! This little fellow was snatching up birdseed from a planter. I'm hoping I've moved the feeders enough that he can't devour from there (although Mr. Chips can!).
As for the birds, this handsome fellow was enjoying the suet feeder. He's new to the yard from previous years.
And so, too, was this sparrow -- eating for two.
And sharing it!
Summer life is good. Finally!
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