first roses

i had such big intentions of posting all sorts of pictures before, during and after the process of moving in.

it would have been nice, but it was completely unrealistic.

moving is exhausting!

now that i am in, and more or less settled, i am enjoying the small things.

every morning (now that it has stopped raining) i cruise my yard and see what is coming up, and what is in bloom.

as my house was built in 1936, over the years a lot of interesting and lovely things have been planted (some i do not love, but most i do)

my yard is chock full of cottage garden favorites: camellias,  lilac, iris, peonies, and roses. lots and lots of roses!

i will enjoy adding to this garden, and learning about some of the more exotic things that someone, long ago, planted.
my peonies are starting to open, just a bit, and they look as if they will bloom out pink
yes!
thank you, person-from-long-ago, for all your hard work and excellent taste!

garden-fresh posy