Bountiful Gardens

Things have been rather hectic here at The Nest the last few weeks. The kids are getting ready to finish out another year of school and the gardens are in full swing. I am trying to learn amigurumi (a Japanese art form), and the softies are still are still inventing themselves. I should have the duck finished soon, so I'll post him shortly. I am also working on some more of the most excellent kitchen towels with a different vintage design. In the meantime I thought I would show you some of the bounty from the gardens of late.

The Hydrangeas have finally bloomed this year. We moved them last fall to a more advantageous location.

Baby Tomatoes! The vegetable patch is really looking good this year.

I caught a shot of this beautiful butterfly on the Verbena. I'm not sure what kind it is...

The water lettuce is multiplying quickly in the pond. Unfortunately, so is the algae. We cut back some branches and the surface of the pond has more sunlight this year. Hopefully it will clear up soon.

Ahh... the Lilies. The Lilies are beautiful this year and different varieties have been blooming since early spring.

Playing Possum.....

Yes, I'm still here! Spring is such a busy time of the year. It's like the whole world wakes up and everything begins to move at an accelerated pace. Plants nurtured from years past emerge and begin their yearly show, the birds return in mass, and critter babies are everywhere.

Here at the nest I have been getting the gardens in order and enjoying the wonderful warmth. Being quite the goal directed individual, I have a hard time slowing down long enough to enjoy it all. Time always seems to be in short supply... So, if only for a moment, I've decided to stop moving forward, play possum, and just enjoy. Then, I'll finish cleaning the pond, plant the rest of the vegetable garden, finish the softy I'm working on, start a few more softies, and in my spare time I'll whip out a few more of the tea towels I have planned... I did say I would slow down for a moment, didn't I?

Kaeleb's discovery! Aren't the the cutest?