The storms this year have wreaked havoc on peony season. That, combined with missing the farmers market due to work has left me with zero bouquets this year. Plus my friend Pam, who had the loveliest bushes, and invited me to cut annually, has moved. Well, to everything there is a season (or not) right? Next year will be appreciated even more. In the meantime, I did enjoy this one that was on a walking route the other day. I sniffed every flower on the bush. This particular specimen was the most fragrant.
It feels like it’s been awhile since I did the solo cafe sit and think thing. I squeezed one in recently. Just made me remember to schedule it more often.
The geranium front porch pots were planted before heading to Paris. If I wait till I get back it is likely the best geraniums will have been snatched up. I’m very happy with what I found at Pendletons Market. The rest of the pots will have to wait until I return.
I had a happy surprise when I looked out the window the other morning and spied a few Japanese Iris. I planted these maybe 10-15 years ago and things that were around them crowded them out or something and they stopped blooming. Last year I cleaned out some bushes and will you look what happened. I love a garden success story.
This has also been an amazing year for the Japanese maple. I planted this tree maybe 16 years ago. The first one I put in this spot got caught by a freak Spring ice storm and died. I never take this beauty for granted. Especially since my tree planting years are behind me.
I do hope you are enjoying your spring, or whatever season you are in, wherever you are in the world right now.
Tall Tales from Kansas 
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