Good morning. Before Spring says goodbye I wanted to document the state of the yard/planters here at our Country Bungalow.
We are heading to a very busy weekend so some preparations are in order this week. Hope you all have a good week with Summer arriving on Wednesday.
Said the wildflower to the sparrow:
“I should really like to know
Why these anxious human beings
Rush about and worry so.”
Said the sparrow to the wildflower:
“Friend, I think that it must be
That they have no heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me.”
“So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 10:26-32
Looking forward to our May flowers! Our last couple days of April brought temperatures into the 80’s!
Spring has brought some common visitors back to our yard.
These stay right where they are all year round in all kinds of weather.
Our daffodils came up and they are in their full glory.
Spring Rhubarb.
Soon we’ll be enjoying the Peonies.
For close to 5 years we have been half-satisfied with our internet service. Where we live Satellite service has been our best option. Our plan was expensive and doesn’t deliver for the cost in our opinion. Lately we have another choice for Satellite and we took the plunge and ordered Starlink. Dear is on the roof getting the space ready for the Satellite dish.
That dish moves and finds the optimum position in relation to the Satellites. Very cool. It lets us know if there are obstructions. It also will melt snow that might accumulate on it. Our other service had a data limit and this service does not. We are happy campers. It was expensive for the initial cost of equipment, etc., but the monthly fee is $50 dollars less than our previous provider. We are pleased. When we called to cancel our previous service they offered us more data and a $50 discount on our plan. Too little, too late.
Hope you can enjoy lots of pretty blooms in May and joy in your hearts!
I did a lot of weeding on Monday and I was surprised at the many varieties of daylilies that are in our yard.
I don’t remember seeing all these varieties in years past.
This pretty butterfly sat long enough for me to capture a photo.
Here’s a closeup of the butterfly.
We have had a nice variety of butterflies in our yard but they flit about and I’m not close enough to get photos when they land somewhere. I might have to sit outside with my camera for a while to try to catch the other varieties.
My fingers and arms are complaining from all the pulling and tugging of the weeds in our beds. It looks better but the job is far from done.
Hope you all have a good day.
We’ve had some stormy weather with wind, downpours, thunder and lightening. The ground was so soaked that we took the opportunity to pull a lot of weeds that were easier to pull up.
On the Fourth the skies cleared up just in time for a gathering of lots of church folks at a family from church’s home. Everyone brought their own meat to throw on the barbecues. We all got a grilling number when we arrived. We were number 7. Everyone also brought sides and desserts to share with everyone. It was a feast. We left about halfway through the Corn hole tournament. There were enough corn holes for 8 teams to play at a time. We made it home just in time for another downpour. Hope the corn hole tournament wasn’t rained out!
With all the storms this summer it was safe enough to shoot off lots fireworks.
Walking early this morning with a new friend from church who just moved back to Colville from Montana. It’s going to be hard to remember what day of the week it is since the Fourth landed on a Monday.
If the rain is over for a few days Dear will be able to continue on the exterior painting project.
…and our blooms are slower to open up this Spring. Compared to last year our Peonies, Clematis, Irises, and Columbine are all a bit behind in opening up in their glory.
We have 2 large bushes of this variety of Peony and 3 smaller ones. When they bloom I try to bring bouquets in and give away some, too. I was able to take a nice bouquet to a surprise birthday party we went to on Sunday afternoon during a dry spell with sun, some blue sky and lovely fluffy clouds. When we got home from the party the skies opened up with an amazing downpour with lightning and thunder and hail, oh my.
One of the many Iris bulbs opened up on Saturday. Several more to come.
Our weekend was filled with mostly rain with a few dry spells. During the dry spells I pulled as many weeds as my back and arms would permit. When the soil is wet with rain the weeds pull up easier. I figure 20 more hours of weeding and I’ll be ahead. I smile and sigh at the same time.
Even though we are getting a lot of rain and cooler temperatures this Spring we go with the flow and hope that this accumulation of moisture will help lower the risk of wildfires this summer.
How goes it in your corner of the world?
We don’t remember them with white on the tail feathers like this.
This young one was just improving it’s flying skills, just fresh from the nest.
If you squint you can see the little one on the branch to the left. It flew up into the trees in our front yard.
It’s been fun to watch the festivities of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee! We recorded it and are slowly making our way through.
In other news we have had to turn from heat to air conditioning the last couple of days and the Columbine is blooming beautifully!
Hope your first weekend in June is a good one.
Enjoy a cuppa of whatever you wish as we start our long Memorial Day Weekend here in the States.
Tea or Coffee?
What State or Country do you hail from?
What’s your favorite kind of muffin with your cuppa?
Maybe a scone is more desired. Plain or fruity?
Relax on a sofa or overstuffed chair inside or in a quiet spot with a relaxing view out of doors?
Thank you for dropping in. Have a good day and weekend.
…and waiting on more blooms around the yard.
Lots of red peonies ready to show. We have 5 bushes.
Hostas
White Bleeding Heart
Original Poets Daffodil
Lilac
Johnny Jump Ups
Rhubarb
What are you watching at your home?
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 