Tulips

The tulips Angel planted months ago have bloomed. Just a week or two ago we started to see some buds forming. In the last few days, the flowers have opened and are adding some color to the area on our deck that faces the main vegetable garden.

Today is less sunny than yesterday, but it was off-and-on very bright, and all day long it was perfect gardening temperature.

Angel & I transplanted another donor plant from a neighbor -- this time Penny & Bill. They have a spectacular yard and they decided that they didn't want a large, high-standing cluster of some grass-like foliage.

This plant, in the right place, will get pretty big. In P & B's yard, it was hemmed in by other established plants and the street. We have an excellent spot for it where it will get plenty of sun and grow to form a backdrop for irises, day-lilies, rhodedendrons, and other flowering plants. These are all along the northwest side of our driveway.

We continue to sift large rocks from the stony soil. What is left behind, when amended with organic compost, is very plant friendly. Angel continues to plant smaller donor plants given to us by other kind friends and neighbors.

Much is done. Much more remains.