Front flowers pop

Stay away, critters. Terrific daughter Elisabeth and George Three won’t give up on their garden missions, even though their neighborhood critters have in the past few years taken their munching habits to so many of their plants. Here’s hoping this year’s batch remain unmunched!

Great backyard feel

Love their place. Terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic George Three started cookout season 2025 with a wonderful family get-together. I loved the crackling fire pit stoked by George.

Inside and out

Eyes spy. Elisabeth sent over this great photo of inside cat Izzy keeping a close watch on outside cat Vinny. He still likes the harness and stroll way more than she does. In fact, she doesn’t want to venture to the lawn much anymore. I’m glad they know their ways, these cute kitties.

Big and tall

Great rebound. We noticed our tall white iris plant has come back after a year off from the effects of the big fence replacement of March 2024. They sure look good on the surprise reappearance.

Hanging out

Great balance. Terrific daughter Elisabeth brought by a beautiful hanging plant, perfect for our side alcove. She picked out a beauty for this spring present. Thank you!

Here come the roses

Welcome to 2025. Our rose bush collection seems to be thick and rich this season. And here comes the first crop of blooms. Great color. We’re seeing white and red making backyard appearances first. More to come, we’re hoping.

Hello, bud

Ready and waiting. Our backyard rose bushes will give us plenty of blooms to admire this year, I’d guess.

Chiming in

Hanging out. Our cherished wind chime is back up lending its sweet music outside our kitchen window and side door. Plenty of breezes in our appropriately named Galeville neighborhood to keep it singing.

Hose ready

Spritzer. I know some people wind and hang their garden hoses every time they use them. It’s far more convenient to let it lie waiting for its next bit of nurturing.

Big cover up front

Kitchen, covered. The tall white-flowered plant up front took its turn in our blooming parade of May. We like the natural shade it gives our kitchen this time of year.