April in the Gardens

As the snow started melting off, we got to work in the yard and flower gardens. I just couldn’t look anymore at a yard filled with Winter’s caa-caa from 4 dogs… so out came the rake – around the house, as the snow disappeared.

Then it was… tackle the flower gardens, as they thaw out! First, the front of the house – cleaning up from last year! Before …

April 21, 2020

And after; much better! …

April 21, 2020
April 21, 2020

I checked on the asparagus we planted last year. It was a “two-year root”, but only put up one shoot for each plant. This Spring … wow! lots coming! This is the first time either of us has grown it, so we’ll see how it progresses and when we can eat it!

April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020

Linda & Al shared their bearded iris with us! Thanks Linda & Al! A few went into the Front Bed …

April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020

And a few went into the beds by the stone stairs …

April 30, 2020
April 30, 2020