And there are two new irises opening. This one has the funny tongue-like beards that you can see if you know where to focus.
The big poppies are showing off.
And here you get a feel for how jungle-y the garden is becoming.
Peony sequence from bud...
to cup shape...
and a fully opened bomb.
I moved this rhodie a couple times before finding its happy spot.
More of the jungle. Sends shivers of delight down my spine.
Sheep Notes
Yesterday a small flock of starlings was sitting on Gimpy's back and head during his afternoon cud chewing siesta. He appears to enjoy their attentions. No camera with me of course, so I will have to lug one around for a while in hopes of catching another scene like that.
Bird Notes
My crow is back, nesting in nearby trees and watching my every move. I set out a little sweet mix or soft shell duck egg and she immediately swoops in to claim it. And if I forget to put something out for her when I feed the other animals she doesn't hesitate to tell me. I will work at getting a picture because her puffy legs are adorable and unique among the local crows.
