bicolor iris

Happy First Day of Spring!

Since I’ve just posted about the few flowering things in my new garden, I decided to get some fresh air and walk around my cul de sac to see what my neighbors have blooming in their yards.

I used to grow tangerine crossvine in my previous garden.  It’s lining the fence across the street, so I get to enjoy a whole swatch of it every time I look out front or work in my garden.

I’m a sucker for irises and my neighbor has a field of these wonderful, dark purple ones.

I think these are Indian Hawthorne blooms. In a more established  neighborhood, I’m seeing a different plant palette.

As always – I love the reliable evergreen bi-color iris.  Great structure in any landscape.

It’s an adventure creating a brand new garden.

Every little step is a lesson.

And, it’s fun getting to experience new neighborhood gardens as we walk with the bubbies every day.

Happy Spring!