Like magic every year, the gardens come alive.
The bunny rabbit families get brazen enough to enjoy the clover growing in the lawn.
The Hosta's and Fern's that have lied dormant, disappearing beneath the earth have once again come out to join the world.
They frame the steps leading up to the screened porch.
One of my favorite flowers, the Iris has come up in shades of purple and blue, peach and yellow...a veritable rainbow!
The roses, oh those heavenly roses are blooming
in shades of red and pink, but the thing that always surprises me the most is that every shade of green goes together so well. I think that maybe Mother Nature is an artist and her palette is an endless array of colors.
Linking this post to A Southern Daydreamer for Outdoor Wednesday and The Little Round Table for This week in your Garden.
♥, Susan
What beautiful shots!!
Glad to be following you now...
Posted by: Linda Makiej | May 24, 2011 at 03:27 PM
That is an excellent point...all of the greens blend in the best ways. Your mosaics are beautiful.
Posted by: Becky K. | May 24, 2011 at 04:16 PM
You have a lovely garden, Susan! The bunny is so cute, but I hope he doesn't eat all your flowers. With all the rain we had in the month of May everything is so green everywhere! :)
Posted by: Pat | May 24, 2011 at 05:17 PM
Yes you are right about the way all the colors work in nature!! And your roses are so beautiful! We are way behind you here in CT--no roses yet, and the lilacs are just budding. Enjoy your bunnies! Linda
Posted by: Linda Green | May 24, 2011 at 06:02 PM
Your garden is so very pretty! The best backyard I ever had was when I lived in NJ ~ well they don't call it the Garden State for nothing!
Posted by: Heidi | May 24, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Mosaics are really nice. See you next week.
Joyce M
Posted by: Joyce M | May 24, 2011 at 08:46 PM
beautiful pictures.
Posted by: Olive Tree | May 24, 2011 at 09:18 PM
I like how we still have a Christmas sign up. Hehe.
Also, we have the best garden on the street... of this I am sure.
Posted by: Jenna Ericson | May 24, 2011 at 11:09 PM
What a lush and beautiful setting! Everything looks so healthy and wonderful.
Thanks for joining the party,
Candy
Posted by: Candy Fagerlin | May 25, 2011 at 05:54 AM
Mother Nature, the greatest artist in the world!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | May 25, 2011 at 02:35 PM
The roses are beautiful in those tight buds! Red roses are my favorite! Makes me think of summertime! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 26, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Oh my your gardens are beautiful!~ I have hostas and ferns by my front door and they are so pretty this time of year. Visiting from Monday!
Sherry
Posted by: Sherry | May 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Susan, your gardens are WONDERFUL. What a joy it must be to have gardens like that. Just lovely.
Speaking of lovely, thank you so much for your sweet comments on my blog. I am trying to really take it easy in an attempt to feel better. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.
Wishing you all the best for a wonderful summer ahead. I know how your garden grows, and that is well!
XO,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila | May 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Yay! Love your garden. My roses started to bloom literally overnight. Very exciting times at the Jersey Shore! :-)
Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | May 27, 2011 at 10:39 PM
Heavenly - that sweet little plaque says it all.
Posted by: Pondside | May 28, 2011 at 05:50 PM
dropping by from the garden party ....your pictures are lovley
Posted by: Glenna | June 08, 2011 at 11:40 AM