My Garden

I wanted to show you my garden in the spring. It’s pretty beautiful (and very fleeting). Once summer arrives, most of my plants and flowers will cease to bloom and return to their comfortable shades of green. It’s like they’re slippin’ into their cozy pants at the end of a short but exhausting season.

They’re working hard to look beautiful for me. I really appreciate that and want to flaunt them. Unfortunately, I can’t invite all of my readers over (all 2 of you) to admire bloom-time, so I’ve decided to share some pictures with you right here. That’s right. Right here on Sweet Strain. Enjoy.

PS: That’s a spider tucked inside the petals of the rose below, the bird is a hummingbird, the small pink buds are geranium and the lanky stalk of small blue buds is a delphinium … in case you were wondering. And don’t be afraid of the stone face coming out of the ground in the last picture.  That’s worth another post and a lot more pictures.  

Okay, Mini gets a mention too.  Mini is my neighbor’s dog.  He used to bark viciously every time I stepped into my backyard.  Today he let me pet him.  This picture was taken right before we made peace.  His tail wagging was my cue to approach.  I tried scratching him under his chin, his eyes closed and now we’re best friends.  How many dogs do YOU know with the name “Mini?”  I actually met a dog named “Tick” the other day. I digress …