It is amazing to me
How each spring
The same plants emerge from their winter’s sleep
To create my garden
And yet
Each spring
I am surprised by what happens
In my own backyard.
This year
This “I can’t believe how late spring is” year
I am struck by the seemingly endless shades
Of purple.
I know that I have 2 new shades
Of purple Iris.
Plus the standard deep purple
And it seems the Columbine
Has a trifecta of purple.
Then there is my mystery wild Orchid
And the last of the Violas
Before the heat of summer knocks them out
There’s a rich purple in this year’s
Mixed Lettuce greens.
And a new purple in the Alliums
Planted last fall
After seeing Kristina’s great Allium seed pods.
I also have a new lilac bush
Small…but covered with blooms.
Add to them the purple Rose I planted last year
Could it be
That purple is the “new pink”
Of my early spring garden?
Not for long
Peonies and Roses can’t be far behind!
Enjoy the week,
Gail