porch flowers

so far -
so good.
i've managed
to keep my outdoor plants
alive.
mind you -
there certainly is
no shortage
of rain
& cool temperatures,
to help.
i am loving
this flower pot
combination.
i want to remember
for next year.

 

my garden

the weather
has been gorgeous -
and with that
comes spring planting.
i am going to admit
that i
am not a gardener.
i love the idea of it.
and i look
at several blogs
that do organic farming,
and i long for that
simple life.
the fresh veggies,
the preserved fruit,
the fingers in the earth,
the outdoorsy,
the fall harvest -
kind of life.
but the reality is -
i suck at it.
i hate weeding,
the aching muscles,
the hot sun,
the nuisance of the bugs,
the rabbits eating everything,
the watering,
and the forgetting to water -
so everything dries up -
and there is nothing
but a patch of weeds
to harvest in the fall.
so this year
we planted our garden -
with GRASS SEED!!
which really very much
makes me happy.
we can just mow.
we kept
the rows of berries,
blue, rasp and straw.
and a row
of volunteer potatoes -
really - they are all in a row.
that's what happens
when you don't harvest.
i have some boxes
on my patio of
lettuce, and herbs,
and a few tomatoes
for me to neglect.
and the rest of the garden
in front of the barn -
will be beautiful
green grass this summer.

the lilacs

don't blink -
or you will miss them.
i wish
they lasted longer.
but, right now
i will take
the scent that
has filled my kitchen.

a crocus

it's not much,

but, they're in my garden

and the sun is 

finally making an appearance.

a few watercolors

i've been playing
with watercolors.
anthea & I
have shared custody of
the tubes.
so far
this is what i've done.

 

a garden

i am not a gardener.
i like
the thought of gardening.
but i'm a bit lazy -
and it seems like
a lot of work.
plus,
it is frustrating
when things don't grow -
or rabbits eat everything.
and weeds!
i have to say though -
i really love
my blueberries.
in the morning
i pick them
directly
into my cereal bowl.
they are low maintenance -
and very prolific.
they are huge -
and tasty.

a plea

what is happening to june?
so far
it has been just cruddy weather.
my flowers are blooming
and my garden is growing,
but,
i am not able to get outside
and enjoy them.
please send me some sunshine!