Peggy Fleming

Lots of new growth on my Pink Lemonade lemon tree. At least someone likes this hot dry weather. instagram.com/p/CP6eIfPjLPZ/…

I may get some lemons after all instagram.com/p/CP6drylDa5q/…

Glorious! We planted these irises last fall and I couldn't remember when they bloomed, so I was getting impatient. I will have to look them up. @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPn0akGjaUA/… – at Des Moines, IA

Time to apply deer repellent! It won't be long before these Incrediball hydrangeas bloom. @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPgocFmDbaq/… – at Des Moines, IA

Right on cue, the hardy hibiscus emerges. You have to leave last year's stalks so you know where they are because they are so slow to wake up. @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPgoCK9D_LH/… – at Des Moines, IA

These alliums sent up 2 or 3 flower stalks per bulb. I need to check to see if these bulbs have multiplied @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPgXsWPji32/… – at Des Moines, IA

Alliums are feeding the bees this evening. @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPeZVv1j8Fm/… – at Des Moines, IA

Last hurrah for my daffodils. Apricot Whirl in a container @ South of Grand, Des Moines instagram.com/p/CPHUOyYjFr4/… – at Des Moines, IA

Bluebells in the rain @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CNhpUbTDgSM/… – at Des Moines, IA

My hellebores are full of fat buds! #hellebores @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CMQWmAcDXPt/… – at Des Moines, IA

My old Tuscan Blue Rosemary hasn't skipped a beat in its blooming since I brought it inside for the winter. @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CGu9nnNDmHV/… – at Des Moines, IA

Bees and butterflies and the occasional hummingbird are going crazy on the celosia. I should have a bumper crop of seeds later! instagram.com/p/CEuMbqYj6Ol/…

I made this little bouquet using only what was growing in pots on my deck. @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CEhgW3MDZEa/… – at Des Moines, IA

Hooray! It's car wash day! instagram.com/p/CEhSWLEj3dh/…

The Truffala Pink Gomphrena is attracting butterflies @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CD7dXz0D0AV/… – at Des Moines, IA

Lazy Monday morning for Rowdy while Mom works from home. @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CBLWXVUD9f3/… – at Des Moines, IA

Darling little basket of violas is still full of blooms @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CAfvBEbDovD/… – at Des Moines, IA

The answer to my question of "what the heck did I plant there?" Camassia! @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CAdNvPRD9K7/… – at Des Moines, IA

You can't beat the beauty of raindrops on the leaves of Lady's Mantle. #ladysmantle #freshrainfall @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/CANcE70Dzxe/… – at Des Moines, IA

White flowering crabapple tree. @ Des Moines, Iowa instagram.com/p/B_vbtAMDKQd/… – at Des Moines, IA