Since we live
on a large corner lot,
we have a long picket fence...
we designed the pickets ourselves
and hand cut them...
this Spring we
were working on touching up the fence,
doing some painting
and some cutting of new pickets..
with the wet Pacific Northwest Springs,
it's a race to get it all done on dry days
before the plants over take the fence...
there is only a foot of space
between the fence and the sidewalk...
Some plants grow there
and others just poke through...
a lot goes on in that little space...
the Peonies...
some years I stake them
and some years
I just let them flop over...
this year I have been leaning them onto the fence...
Valerian with Salvia...
The Tiffany Rose
is my husband's favorite...
A new to me rose
I planted last year..
Veilchenblau Rambler
I have bought a lot of roses
through the mail,
both potted and bare root..
this one arrived potted
in a tiny 3" pot...
I planted it and crossed my fingers,
it grew like crazy...
it is prized for it's violet / blue flowers...
more Valerian,
Pink and White together...
clusters of
James Galway Roses...
the colors and placement of the Columbines
change each year,
as I just let the seeds fall
where they may...
I have really been enjoying this one this year
pure white
with lavender at the tip top...
the toppling Peonies
it all happens so fast...
I wish a could just freeze time
and soak it all up...
Thanks for stopping by...
