May Slideshow
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A look back at the garden in May.
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Veronica "Georgia Blue"
This is a creeping veronica, "Georgia Blue", with intense blue flowers. They seem to sparkle thanks to their white centers.
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Perennial bed re-boot
May is all about new beginnings, including a re-boot of this perennial bed.
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Allium Purple Sensation
The alliums begin their long run in May. This is "Purple Sensation" which no garden should be without.
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Lily of the Valley bouquet
Nobody can beat the charm and fragrance of lily-of-the-valley. We forgive his thuggish personality.
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Lilac
No slouch in the fragrance department, the Dwarf Korean lilac bloomed for nearly three weeks, filling the surrounding area with it's lovely scent.
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Side Garden in May
The side garden in May with the lilac in full bloom and the peonies getting started.
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Peony cutting
The generosity of the peonies meant there were lots and lots of peony bouquets this year.
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Hemerocallis flava
The old-fashioned species daylily, another fragrant favorite. Our grandmothers called it the lemon lily.
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Beans
The vegie garden was busy too with beans, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and potatoes all being planted.
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Honeysuckle
The honeysuckles started blooming in May. This is "Dropmore Scarlet" a non-invasive hybrid of the American native.
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Oriental Poppy
The epitome of exotic, the oriental poppies showed off their crinkled paper flowers. This is "Beauty of Livermore"
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Birdbath garden - May
Alliums, peonies, lady's mantle and Siberian iris create an especially lovely setting for a bath.