Blue and Pink Progress Report

There's been enough work in the garden to keep me busy so I haven't been too antsy about the flowers not blooming yet. But now things are slowing down (don't get me wrong, there's lots to do yet) and I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm anxious to see the results of my hard work.




The weather has been cooperating, with days that warm up to the 50s and 60s; the blooms are popping. This is the Siberian Bugloss, or Brunerra Macrophylla. It seems to be bluer than ever. This particular plant loves being next to the pond.



Another blue favorite of mine, Cornflower, Mountain Bluet, Perennial Bachelor's Button, Centaurea Montana -- whatever you want to call it, it is a knockout.



The peonies are starting to open, but not quite there. Where are the ants? Maybe it's too cold at night. Our furnace is still running. We've had nights in the 20s!




This is a shot from the top of the hill looking down toward the ponds and main garden. You can see lots of green and my anticipation is running high.



And last, but not least, a lonely columbine that decided to hide behind the wheel. A shy wallflower?