We have a big, round flower bed in our front yard that has an outer band of Bearded Iris. This time of year, when those irises start blooming it looks very pretty.
Back when we moved here, years ago, our mother, who loved gardening, transplanted lots and lots of flowers and bushes from our old house to this one. She had a vision and created this garden with a border of some of her larger rock specimens, and then planted dozens of irises, daffodils, and gladiolas.
Here's a shot I grabbed the other day, after returning home from some errands. Unfortunately, no matter where you stand, there is going to be a house, street or powerlines in a shot. This is the best angle I could get, which only has a corner of our house, and the roof a neighbor's house peeking through the trees.
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The pink Thrift in our front yard has been blooming for a few weeks now, but just recently the white Bearded Iris, planted among that groundcover, has also started to bloom.
It looks very springy; and is perfect timing for Easter, which is this weekend.
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The pink Thrift groundcover that surrounds our mailbox has been blooming for the past few weeks. In just the past few days, after a couple of rainy days, the white Bearded Iris planted among the Thrift have also started blooming.
Today, when returning home after running some errands, I couldn't help but notice just how pretty it all looked. So, you guessed it, had to grab my camera, and then stand in the street to get some shots that showed it off.
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A very common sight to see shortly after scattering the treats in the yard for "our squirrels" each day.
They get two scoops of nuts made just for wildlife, usually around midday. Once I go back inside, after filling the other birdfeeders, they come running from all over the place.
I counted a "baker's dozen" in this shot, but there were probably a few more - as they were scurrying back and forth and didn't seem to care I was trying to get a shot of them.
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It may be Movie Night, but Stormtrooper Trooper has a big ask for the guys this time around. They know STB only has the best intentions so they're willing to put up with most anything. Especially when food is involved!
TK-432: Dude! This is the third cake tonight! Not that I'm complaining, but are you planning to do this all evening long?
TK-1110: Explain again why we have to be blindfolded? You're not planning to sneak us one of your Kitty Litter Cakes, are you?
STB: Guys, it's not my fault the P just announced the Spring Bake Off is being held next week. I just need to get your honest opinions on a "few" cakes I've whipped up this week.
TK-432: So, in other words, we'll be doing this all night long? Snack intermissions every couple of hours? I'm good with that.
TK-1110: That P and his last-minute announcements! Who does he think he is? Oh, yeah, he's the Emperor who shoots lightening out of his fingers. Can't wait to see what's in store for us this Spring Fling!
STB: Rumor has it the Photo Booth with the Easter Bunny is back, and photos are mandatory.
TK-432: I'm uneasy with these blindfolds, too. All your cakes are good. You always ask us to sample them. and then after eating a dozen different cakes you decide on a completely different one anyway. Not that I'm complaining.
STB: That's why I love you guys. You help me narrow it down. Now, stop talking and start sampling, we've got a long night ahead of us. And no peeking!
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