Wet and green

Our spring had become very dry, until this week. We've had nearly 3 inches of rain. Fortunately, my five rain barrels are full. Unfortunately, we did not get the four new ones finished before the big rain. But soon, I will have 200 gallons of rain water for the front yard.

My big perennial bed in the front yard is beginning to look like I had envisioned it. Some of the plants have taken a few years to really establish. They are looking great now. Some, such as the obedient plant and beebalm have multiplied and filled in some empty spots. A few things are now blooming, such as the speedwell, rose campion, and butterfly weed. Others are beginning to bud.



My gardenia bushes are in bloom! I can't remember them ever being this early.