Yard Work

It has taken me weeks to spruce up my tiny little yard after a very long winter. Now that the weeds are gone and flowers are planted it's such a nice little outdoor space that is all my own.  I most enjoy eating breakfast on the back porch.  It's quiet, cool and refreshing - a great way to start the day.

Here's a look:

Wasp Catcher

I love the dining room windows - from the inside as well as the outside.

Surprise lilies.  A friend gave these too me several years ago.  They haven't shown their faces for the last few years but happily this year they seem to be reaching for the sun and excited to bloom.

Climbing hydrangea given to me by a sweet friend.   It has such interesting blooms.

Paver steps from the gate.

I love terra cotta pots and thoroughly enjoy having fresh herbs right out the back door.

Beautiful Japanese Maple - highlight of the space. The tree was given to me by some special friends.  Perhaps the reason I enjoy this space so much is all the reminders of people I love.

The neighbor's quaking aspen - I love the sound it makes when a breeze is blowing.  For some reason humming birds seem to really love this tree.