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It Always Rains 

when the Irises Bloom!

Today is another chilly, rainy day in our Jersey garden. It's so cool, we even had a fire last night! I'll never complain about rain; but, why does it always rain when the irises bloom? Have you ever noticed that? 

For those of you who don't grow Iris, the blooms can get so heavy from the rain drops, they often tip over! This year is a stellar season for our Iris.

Carpet of Petals!

Our Kwanzan cherry tree blooms were amazing too. The flowers never last long enough though. The delicate petals fall off in mass like a pink snowfall and cover everything! It was a beautiful sight. Even the bird bath under that tree was full of pink! 

And, speaking of pink, Harry and I missed the Komen More than Pink walk yesterday in Philly. The weather was awful. All donations still counted. If you want to donate, Google "Senior Stars Komen walk Philly" and you will get my fund raising page. Our goal was $500.00. We still have a long way to go.

After several failed attempts, one black pussy willow shrub is finally well established. We have it planted near a bird bath so it gets water when the BB is refreshed. We got the plant from a Dave's Garden swap long ago. I miss those special events. The catkins are interesting when you look closely at them. Salix is an early bloomer and one of our first shrubs to bloom.

Wygelias, Tulip tree, Azaleas and Viburnums are blooming now.

Perennial Helebores and Baptisia are still blooming. The plant shown was from a DG swap too! Money plants and Easter plants like hyacinths, daffodils and tulips are all finished blooming now. 

Pink and white wave petunias and pink cascading geraniums will be planted in coconut fiber lined hanging baskets. Annuals will bring you joy all summer long!

As for our veggies, I didn't grow as many plants from seeds this year. I did plant our usual heirlooms that are hard to find at garden centers. They are now on my "to do list" to get them in the ground. 

In the next few weeks we will lug the bags of canna tubers up from the basement. They need to get in the ground asap too. 

We most likely will have extra heirloom tomatoes and cannas that will be offered for a good will donation at the Trinity Church, Moorestown, NJ, Blueberry Festival - June 21 at 5:00 pm. Come visit us!

What's growing in your garden?

Happy Gardening!

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