The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Oooh so cute.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cats. They look quite content.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think the left cat looks a little bothered by the right one, no?
ReplyDeleteReally good picture though.
I like the idea below of making your own soap for the laundry. Now, if I can only get my ass off the wagon and try it too.
Nice shot! They sure do look like they are enjoying the good life!
ReplyDeletePrecious! Your tabby looks like my Lily.
ReplyDeleteGot to try your laundry recipe.All the ingredients are readily available in my grocery store. I use Fells Naptha (a solution of) for garden pests.
How adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat's not very wordless! Nice kitty, kitty. Got four myself. Ten if you count the kittens. They need homes. Want one! Prissy is getting fixed! She's a floosy!
ReplyDelete~Randy