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For the first time roses are blooming in our plant beds.  We have tried many times to have roses, but they always died.  This year they wintered over.    Red, yellow and pink buds are bursting forth into wonderful blooms.  We didn't have to prune them as the deer did that for us.   A few are pruned very close to the ground but are putting out leaves so blooms are certain to arrive.  As I am writing this, a deer walked across the yard.  Gotta go run it off.

Our vegetable garden has suffered with all the rain.  Okra has been planted twice and will be planted again.  Onions are ready to pull.  Strawberries have a few flowers with the promise of berries.  The row of beans has healthy vines, however the peppers are not doing well.  A few squash vines are filling out as are the pumpkin vines.  Berries are climbing on the fence. Last summer my husband made freezer jam with those berries.  Lovely.  We love fresh veggies from the garden.

The apple tree is loaded.  The cherry trees have cherries for the first time.  Birds and squirrels will take those before we have the opportunity to pick them.  Guess sharing with nature is not a bad thing.

We don't plant corn anymore.  Raccoon love corn.  We buy it from a neighbor fresh from the field.

Thirty-four years ago we moved to this property.  It was a blank canvas.  Over the years we have removed grass and added plants, shrubs and trees.  I think we might have reached the end of the major landscaping.  We find ourselves enjoying time on the decks or walking around the gardens.  Yes, I do tend to visit with my plants.  I thank them for giving so much beauty to the place.

We love our home.  It is not new.  It is not big.   But, it is very special.  We have given hours and hours to improving it.  People tell us how welcoming it is.  They speak about its charm.  That pleases us.  It is important for others to feel welcome in our home.

If you are in our neighborhood, stop in.  We would love to sit and visit with you.