I actually got outside today and planted some flowers. I get excited about yard work about 4 times a year, and that's it because I'm not a gardener.
We are going to do more with the front porch still, and we have the large flower bed out front, currently only with two holly bushes and some lilies of the valley that have amazingly survived Jenn's ruthless attempts to kill them. (I'm secretly glad because I love them. >:) )
My female holly bush seems to be making a comeback. She lost most of her leaves this winter, and I'm not sure why other than a lot of wind in that part of the yard. The male holly bush did fine, but he was more protected. Anyway, I'm pleased as punch to see the female putting out new leaves and little flowers.
And look at my irises! The bearded irises are descended from my grandpa's, so I'm thrilled that they are surviving and blooming. I love irises!
If I can get some peonies from my dad, then I'll also have another connection to my grandpa. That's on the list this year to do.
The only flower I am missing are violets. Every house I've lived in had them in the yard naturally. They were not here when we moved in, and Jenn wouldn't want them in the lawn. Do you think I could have them in a planter? A confined area of some kind? They are literally a wildflower, so I don't know if they'll like being "kept."
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