So even April is scuttling towards the summer with Easter done and dusted and May no longer so unsure that it should be renamed Will when we get there.
In the garden the blooms continue, this year’s tulips are stunning, the beds of wildflowers begin to fill with small shoots, the blossom on the flowering cherry trees reach peak petal and apple blossom takes over as the last of the spring blossoms.
We’ve taken a punt and exposed the dahlias we left in the ground and sprinkled more seeds for a later show. Peonies are coming out – the yellow tree peony looks great – and it won’t be long before the irises take over and dominate prior to the poppies doing their thing.
The lawn works keep getting put back as we wait for rain – we’ve undertaken a small task of seeding one difficult strip behind the pond with camomile to see how that works.
It’s going rather well… which is a very dangerous thing to admit…
Dog doesn’t seem too worried; Reynarda remains wary of Dog’s presence but is as curious as ever; and Vicky is beginning to stretch her legs.
TanGental 
Looking great! Love the tulips. (and Dog of course!)
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The tulips have been special this year. As, of course is Dog
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What a delightful children’s book in the making… Vicky, Reynarda, and Dog and the lovely English Garden in which they live…
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Now there is an idea
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I think you’re missing a peacock or two.
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Earlier today one flew out in front of me – well, it sort of jump/bounced – though I was in a rather stately home as opposed to my humble little abode…
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That’s not how you’re supposed to catch one.
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I’m so bad at the etiquette. Does one tempt with truffles or serenade?
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The best way to catch a cock is with mirrors.
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I’m not entirely sure how to take that! But thanks for the tip!!
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Good luck with the camomile.
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Thank you; if it worth, at least I’ll smell divine
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Reynarda is such a lovely fox! I’m entranced. It’s nice that she feels safe enough to visit. Your garden is gorgeous as always. Love those tulips. We are probably several weeks ahead here – our lilacs and iris and azaleas are out. Tulips and peonies have a hard time here – unless you put them in a deep hole filled with a lot of good soil. Eastern NC soil is clay – a lot of plants don’t like it.
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The base here is London clay and if I were to dig down a meter I’d need to cut it out in squares (as we did when we had the pond dug). That said, we then added it gradually back into the beds and it creates a great bond with all the friable material we add so the moisture content increases. The clay is a mildly acidic pH which helps in that it doesn’t put off too many plants
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I’ll remember that the next time we are planting, which will be soon – I’m going to put up a lattice for climbing flowers.
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We tend to prefer screw eyes with wires as they are less obtrusive and easier to untangle if we need to take the climbers back; esp true with the clematis and jasmine!
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I keep telling you it’s not a garden it’s a blooming Park ( see what I did there , blooming? )
Dog and Raynauda make a very handsome couple….Ruby is jealous 💜💜💜
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they aren’t on speaking terms yet… and yes, we do feel like we live in a park
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Aha!
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What glorious photos, Geoff and what a fabulous show of colour, not to mention the dear little fox. lucky man!
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yep, lucky all round I guess. A bit of rain soon would be nice though things aren’t too bad yet
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All looks fabulous. Hope you get rain.
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me too
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Such beautiful colors, Geoff. It makes me want to turn into a dog to live in that beautiful park! They must love it. 🙂
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I don’t hear many complaints, it is true!!
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Your entire yard looks beautiful. Your hard work has paid off.
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I had help! But thanks
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That tulip bed is lovely – great choice of mixture.
Ms Foxella looking good 🦊
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the tulip are having a cracking year, that’s true.
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Glorious galleries, Geoff
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It’s turning out ok, so far, how do you think yours is getting on?
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This is a sight for yard work weary eyes. I have done so much, but there is more to go. One day I will have something close to your yard. Keep those beautiful photos coming! So, was the fox friendly? And how is your turtle?
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The fox is pretty nerveless but still she is wild. Vicky our tortoise is a stately lady these days taking her time to get going. Currently she’s stretching her legs when thebsun is out and eating bread soaked in water which is her go to starter food.
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My best to Vicky. Apologies that I called her a turtle.
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She’s too old to care, Jennie!
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Oh, I feel so much better!
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