Now there are chairs!

Thanks to Jerry I now have a private sitting area in my first garden. I needed something to close in the garden from that side of the back yard, and privacy from our neighbors. We picked up the wood privacy screen at Lowe's and Jerry put it up. I love the butterfly house too!

In the morning I go out about 5:30 or 6 and sit in the quiet of the hour. The birds wake up and bring music to my ears. Only the early morning traffic out front is visible. It has become my refreshing time to enjoy the gardens and be close to God.

This spring was my first spring to watch all the plants come up out of the ground. What a joy it was! Most all plants are healthy and growing. The wiegelia bloomed this spring (below), and the color is lovely.

The second garden is coming along nicely also (below). Jerry got the bird house up, and soon the sign "God lives here" will follow. I can see it when I sit in my spot on the couch. The first day it was up two sparrows visited it. They stood on the platform and went on their tip toes to try and see in the hole. It was quite comical. Didn't have my camera ready. Jerry also put up the lattice at the end of this garden.

                                         

My second year of gardening is still a joy. I've never spent winter months planning and deciding what to do in a garden. It certainly made January and February more interesting.

May 16th I posted a picture of a poppie from my garden on Facebook. Last fall we purchased more poppies and planted them in the second garden. Look at the difference between the two. It's remarkable. One has puffy layers and a soft orange shade while the other has a single layer and very bold orange. I was surprised.

My peonies are just beginning to open, but down in Rockville the peonies are in full bloom!

I love these Bachelor Buttons in my wild flower garden!

The other day Jerry looked out the back window and found two deer taking a siesta at the back gate.

While visiting in the home of my dear friend, Kathy, she created this lovely vase of flowers and had it sitting at the kitchen table where we ate lunch. A special touch from a special friend. Thank you, Kathy.

And last, most of you know how much I love to photograph fawn. Well my dear friend, Carol, posted the snap below that was taken in her yard. The first ones I see each year are usually larger than the one she saw. What a great snap!

Now I think it's time for me to go sit in my garden!