Scrappy Hearts: A Walk in the Yard

A Walk in the Yard

Yesterday Mark spent a great deal of time out in the yard cleaning fall leaves from the back corners of the yard and pruning bushes. That made for a very delightful walk in the yard this afternoon after work. There is so much to discover this time of year! In the shade garden, above, the hostas are making a break for it. This is my prettiest hosta plant and I just can’t wait til it is blooming!Sweet Woodruff, also in the shade garden, has started peeking out from under the foliage and behind the fence.New growth on the hydrangea is a blessing after we discovered that we had lost our peonies over the winter. Each year I never know what will have survived or what will need to be replaced.The roses, well, they speak for themselves. In just a few short weeks they will be covered with blooms. They are hardy and dependable!Our weeping cherry tree is covered with buds, it will be gorgeous when it bursts, any day now!The butterfly bush, also very dependable, which makes Mark crazy. This is one bush that he really does not like very much. I just love the butterflies and the bees it attracts!Purple hyacinth, I just love them. Hyacinth always remind me of the birth of my two children. Hyacinth seemed to be the flower that was delivered most often to the hospital. I remember the scent permeating my hospital room.