Impatient

Well, I certainly lacked patience when I posted previous pictures of Ribes sanguineum var. glutinosum (‘Heart’s Delight’). As you can see from the two pictures below, the fully open flowers are now stunningly beautiful. This bush seems to have grown faster than of any the others planted in the front yard. Shasta and I walk past it every morning as we begin our morning walk. I so very much enjoy!

This bush, along with other bushes and a Buckeye tree, planted between the road and my front yard, will hopefully sooner than later offer a beautiful buffer. They were planted parallel to my very short driveway and continue to the wooden fence which delineates the West boundary of my property.

The fava beans seeds I planted late last Fall in the backyard are flourishing. Some of the plants even have flowers which I find so pleasing. Once the plants are stripped of their beans I often lay them atop of my raised beds to slowly decompose. This adds beneficial nutrients to the soil where food is grown for my health and well being. Dwight and I use to enjoy the beans shelled and combined with organic broth for a very tasty light evening meal. Our main meal was, and still is for me, midday when my digestion is more "top notch".

Sisyrinchium bellum (Californian blue eyed grass)

This "grass" I grew at MuRefuge as well now at PageRefuge. I have planted six plants in front of the West front corner of my house. Each plant has a slightly different shade of purple flower. Each is lovely to behold. Purple has always been my very favorite color.

The maple tree that borders my West fence
is now leafing out. Dwight loved maple trees
so this is one of the few trees remaining 
from when we purchased this property.

The tree has branches from which I can hang the wind chime Dwight gave me long ago. During the warmer months the branches also hold  three pots of Epithytes, each with a different color of flower.  Since the Winter has been exceptionally cold at night (often below freezing), the pots were moved in November to sit against the back of the house. This location is a bit warmer than hanging exposed from the leafless maple tree. 

As puttering outside in my garden on this sunny day I enjoy a belly