Hello! It's been a long time......and

 .... Here I go again!  

   I've been gone for a while but wish to return to share some new adventures and happenings!  The word "adventure" might be a bit of an exaggeration?  We'll see!  

Peonies

There are numerous growers of Peonies here in Willamette Valley. I've visited them over the years but until now have not grown the flower. Peonies are a statement flower like none other.  In my garden there is one clump showing off and I almost missed seeing them bloom!  Below is a picture taken about three weeks ago when the peonies were in bud.

And, here I found them blooming their hearts out just a few days later! 

They should bloom strong for a couple of weeks and other buds will come forth. 

Mother's Day is this coming weekend and I will be working in the local floral shop as "extra" help.  My work background includes being a florist and it's a wonderful thing to do "holiday" arranging.  We will be designing with Peonies, since the local farmers make them available.  It will be sheeeeer joy!

Have a Happy Mother's Day! 

 If you are not a mom "Happy Mother's Day" for being you! 

A quick walk around the yard shows color in the garden!

Today is not a warm day but it did get to 53 degrees.  I enjoy any day with a bit of sunshine and enjoy walking around the yard to see what was blooming.  I do this often and love to share the beauty.  Our yard is nice, not perfect, and loaded with weeds until we get to them. 

 

Hyacinth's

 Hyacinth bulbs were stuck in a pot of dirt around Thanksgiving, and they are just now blooming.  It's a favorite spring flower. 

 

Perennial Daisy/blooms for a short time

 

Daffodil/almost at its end

 

Daphne/end of blooming period

 

Anemone from my friend, Nancy. Blooms early and is very showy. 

Daisy/weed/constantly growing

Huechera/Corral Bells/will bloom all summer and into fall

Take time to see what's blooming!  Flower

Flower's New Season/Taking Notice

Taking Notice

Pink Evening Primrose

Growing at The Oasis at Death Valley, California

Death Valley National Park

April 11, 2018

Temperature 105 degrees

 

When I stumbled across this small flower, nestled into the path, it was alone.  There were no more scattered about.  It could have been easy to miss.  This as an example of what is often right there in front of us, waiting to be seen.  A focus for "Flower's New Season" is taking notice of the little things. 

 

Until next time, Flower