Mystery Iris neomarica caerulea

I have no memory of buying this iris or where it came from. I have lots of iris so it may have come in one that I purchased, but I don't even remember planting one in this area. It grew by one of my birdbaths.

Any idea of the name? I sure would like to know.

Sunny With a Chance of Showers

Our weatherman said on last nights news we should expect rain most of the day. We had a few good showers earlier today; the sun is peeking through the clouds now so I have titled my post a positive outlook for the day. Sunny, with a Chance of Showers.

I took some photographs on Wednesday and am just getting to posting them to my blog.  My iris are coming in now; the blues and purples are budding but so far no blooms have opened.  I will share the beauty of the peach, salmon and yellow with you for now.

Peachy Orange Iris in the background

Cistus (rockrose) has been blooming for several weeks, looks beautiful in the butterfly garden.

Of course it wouldn't be my blog if I didn't show off my Madarense Geraniums!

Lavenders on the South Wall

Nutmeg Scented Geranium came up on its own, see it hanging over the wall?

Midnight Blue Salvia in the Hummingbird Butterfly garden.

Pretty Pellies

 
 

Heartsease

There is a flower I wish to wear,

But not until first worn by you—

Heartsease—of all earth’s flowers most rare;

Bring it; and bring enough for two. 

-Walter Savage Landor

Raised Beds, Vegetable Garden Progress and some Flowers too! Help with plant name please!

"He who sees things grow from the beginning will have the best view of them."

-Aristotle

A few photos to keep my blog up to date on the progress.  I took these photos on Monday Sept 20th and just got around to posting them.  The lettuces have all sprouted along with the beets, kale and swiss chard.  Green onions are doing great, too.  I should have plenty of goodies for Thanksgiving dinner.

Raised Bed Sept 20th, after only ten days

Beets in the 3rd bed

Mesclun in the 1st bed

Onion Sets planted in the 1st and 2nd bed

Onion Seedlings in small square 4th bed. 

First Fall Iris Bloom

Pink Thumbelina  Zinnia

Pink Mixed Cosmos

Giant Zinnia in Orange

Giant Zinnia in Pink

Orange Zinnia mixed with Yellow Cosmos

Perfect White Zinnia

I have forgotten the name of this plant.  If you know it, please leave me a comment.

Close up of the bloom; reminds me of lilacs which happens to be my favorite flower. 

Bearded Iris Bursting into Bloom

After yesterdays rains I took some photos of my Iris collection.  Just a few are blooming now with many more to come.  In the fall I divided up quite a few and have separated some of the colors.  I now have a large bed of purple variations that should be blooming in the next few weeks. 

I will share with you the ones visiting me now.

"If I were a Bee I would choose this one"

"A visitor from last summer

"He who shares the joy in what he's grown spreads joy abroad and doubles his own."

-Anonymous