IN THE MERRY MERRY MONTH OF MAY

" April showers do bring May flowers "

It's been one of the rainiest Springs on record and the garden is saturated but at the same time everything is lush. May is an exciting time in the garden as I watch its blooms unfold. Of course non are more precious than my little sweetpea ( center fold ) who'll reach the 6 month mark in two days. She's growing hair and has two teeth and at 18 or more pounds and 27 " long she's a big gal. Like the flowers she requires regular feeding and is eating me out of house and home :-)

The magnolias, azaleas, rhododendrons, iris, euphorbia, bergenia, tulips, daffodils, bishop's hat, primrose, perennial pansies, daphne, and creeping phlox are all in bloom this 15th of May.

Acer Japonicum 'autumn moon '

And although it doesn't bloom the beautiful colors of my autumn moon maple are delightful for a very long time.

Love the new growth on my Densi yew

First year to bloom : Rhododendron 'Bixby ; Rhododendron of the year 2007. It's small , a unique color, and beautiful.

Visit Carol at Maydreams Gardens to see what's blooming in you neck of the woods and around the USA.