spring time in the front yard

 We planted this "Nelly Moser" clematis several years ago. It just didn't want to grow and I even accidentally cut it with the weed eater last year. And now, here it is just beginning it's spring growth and showing three beautiful blooms.

As you can see, the Frances Williams  hosta is looking good next to the dianthis. And the undulata hosta is looking good this year as well.

favorite time of year

This is where I sit in the morning and drink coffee, and in the afternoon while I read my mail.

These purple blooming Ajugas are the perfect companion for Hostas

more hostas

There was so much interest in the hosta post below I decided to share more of my hosta garden



This is the hosta "Big Daddy". Notice the blue color and the "seersucker" effect on the leaves. I bought this just three days ago at a local nursery.


This is "Color Glory". I planted it as a bare root just a few weeks ago along with the "White Feather" below.

This is the "Gold Standard". The other hostas have been mulched with red oak chips I got free from the city of Fayetteville. (a pick up truck load) But, I like the contrast I got with the dark pine bark mulch you see here.

This is the "Guacamole". Most hostas have one color on the leaf bordered by a darker or lighter color on the edge. This one has a darker green streaking across a lighter shade. I like to have the younger ones planted next to a rock or something like this half buried shard of a clay pot.

This is a very young plant. It will have a curly leaf and this is the pale, creamy green color it will be. It's called "White Feather"

spring

Winter has finally given way to spring and the hostas have emerged from their winter sleep. The humming bird scouts were buzzing around the porch so I set up feeders and two male scouts immediately began to dip into the sugary mixture. After a few days they were joined by more males competing for space at the hanging feeder. We expect the humming bird wives and kids to arrive any day. A perfect morning is to sit in the yard with a cup of coffee admiring the hostas, and being entertained by the antics of the humming birds and purple martins.


Here is the hosta Variegata Undulata next to some Dianthus.

This is a Frances Williams hosta. It's one of my favorites in the garden right now. I've planted several new varieties and am anxious to see how they develop this year.