california is in a drought, we had no winter rains to speak of, my garden is suffering without water and warm temps, but on april 15th the irrigation water is turned on and water can flow freely again to refresh my poor parched plants. for now, these bits of color are able to put a smile on my face...
I see such beautiful clematis, and bearded iris, and Johnny Jump Ups, and lilacs...but do I see a Lady Banks rose? And those cone-shaped bloom sprays! I cannot even hazard a guess, but they are amazing! Not long now to wait for the irrigation water. The Rio Grande has also not yet been opened for our valley farmers.
ReplyDeleteAre you having a dry year? I lost drought plants in the winter, its so sad to see them dry and wither, didn't even have enough water to use a hose... Yes lady banks, have a 100' long deer fence, just about ready to pop, once the sprinklers come on the roses will thrive! The blue plant is pride of Madeira.
DeleteHope your flowers can hang in there a little while longer to get some great drinks of water soon. Happy Sunday. Have a great week ahead. xoxo Kris
ReplyDeleteThe iris are like jewels, each one showing it's own splendor. Water can't come soon enough!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I just read mid 80s in the next two weeks, I'm tapping my toes for water!
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ReplyDeleteWow...such a gorgeous collection of plants! Hope the drought ends in California but so glad your irrigation will be back on April 15th! Sending happy thoughts!
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DeleteSuch a showcase of beautiful blooms. Hoping you get your water soon. Happy week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThose Irises are so so beautiful....irises are my absolute favorite I have never had a great place to plant and grow them. It would be a dream to wake up and walk outside at your house to see all the beauty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous blooms despite your lack of rain! We've had our three wettest years in 100 years back-to-back. We planted drought tolerant plants in our new garden beds around the Potting Shed 5 years ago. Powdery mildew on everything and root rot on the lamb's ear. Mother Nature gets the last laugh. :)
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