Spring rain has been a theme here these last days of May. We also had thunder and an epic lightning show on Thursday night of last week. Epic in that it lit up the surroundings as if it was daytime. It lasted several hours and we had never experienced anything like it before. There was dry thunder, too, if that’s a thing.
It hasn’t been easy getting mowing and weed wacking in since we’ve been dodging the rainy days and waiting for some dryness in between the storms.
Plans are afoot to transfer the pergola/patio structure up onto the deck instead of leaving it below. Before that progresses we needed to pressure wash the deck. One thing leads to another.
Hooray for a clean deck. It has been several years and we were happy the pressure washer stayed on for the job after several cranks to get-er-going. We won’t be giving it a fresh coat of stain this year.
Our plants and weeds are thriving! The pink peony bush tripled in size from last year!
The butterflies especially love this bush, a relative to a lilac?
This clematis looks the best in the 8 years we’ve lived here.
Columbines have taken over!
The yellow ones are the hardiest and pop up in new places every year.
Farewell to May and hello to June.
This will be a busy week into the weekend. We have an Irish Dance Recital Saturday and Sunday to attend with out of town overnighters staying here!
How’s the first week of June shaping up for you?
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Ellen, I so enjoyed visiting your beautiful property. Your flowers and bushes are gorgeous. I would have loved to see the storm that you experienced…it sounds like it would be amazing to experience something like that. We’ve had spring rains too…pretty much non-stop for a week. Our son and youngest granddaughter came on the 19th when it started raining and it rained every day they were here until the day they went back to Maine a week later on the 26th. But we’ve been enjoying sunshine and finally being able to work in our flowers and vegetable garden.
All that rain is doing wonders for your garden. Lots of hard work by the looks of it. B x
Your plants are looking beautiful. That really was the most superb lightning show I’ve ever seen. I couldn’t tear myself away.
It sounds like you are having the weather we had at the start of May although we did have some thunder last week, no lightning though. I am not a fan of storms so thankfully I slept through most of it. Your plans for the patio sound good and your plants are looking great!
Your flowers are all so beautiful!!
Your garden is looking really lovely. That peony will soon be stunning with blooms. Enjoy the beautiful month of June!
Your patio looks lovely and your plants are looking fabulous.
…I wish you a Jolly June, enjoy your garden.
That clematis is gorgeous! I have never grown one here, but I did tend one at church for years. And I’ve never seen so many columbines in one place — incredible! Your climate must be perfect for them. All your garden views are inspiring ❤
Hello,
Your deck looks nice! I love the clematis and columbines, they are beautiful blooms.
Happy June! Take care, enjoy your day! Happy week ahead!
I’m enjoying your beautiful floral symphony dancing around your home!