Rainy Day

Well it's raining here today- though not as bad as at home from what I hear. It's been off and on but not a day to be outside. Watched the mixed doubles finals at French Open this morning and did a little wandering down in Marian.

 I've played tennis twice since I got here and had a good time doing it even though the hard courts are more punishing for my feet than playing in Fl.  Supposed to play in the morning - we'll see.

Last few days have been lots of work outside. A few things in my garden had disappeared, so put some new seeds down; none of them are up yet of course. But some of the seeds that I planted the first time I came up are through the ground and looking like they may produce something. There's lettuce, radishes, thyme, tarragon, parsley, dill and cilantro all peeking up to some extent.  And there are plants that we planted that are looking good - cabbage, onions, tomatoes, peppers, green beans. There are even flowers on a few tomato plants.  Poor limas - 2 rows planted, only two plants coming up so far.  New seeds have been put down for them too.  Corn is beginning to come up.  Fortunately we have lots of good neighbors/relatives whose gardens look better and have some different things, so if our cukes and squash don't do well, I expect there will be more than enough to go around..

Sad lima bean

sage starting to bloom as chives finish

Staked or caged all tomatoes and peppers

 However, I also saw a little bunny rabbit this morning, so hope he/she isn't focused on our garden.

 Lots of flowers in bloom too but none as beautiful as the array of peonies we have. Got a few roses staring and winding down on the poppies but they are magnificent that's for sure. There is one day lily that doesn't seem to know it's too early but the others are gearing up I guess.  I've done lots of weeding this week and finished the hill by the garage. Time to move elsewhere once the rain goes away.  And the grapes are beginning to show some promise

Grapes

See the little Jalapeno starting?





Radishes



Cabbage being watered




White Peonies and blue iris



Pink Peonies

Dark Pink Peonies