Farewell to Peonies, Hello Roses!

I am always sad to see the Peonies fade away, not to return for another year

Such lovely colors in one bloom

These are the last to emerge.  A couple of posts ago, I shared the peonies which were first in the garden:

First to appear

These next shots are close ups that I took to show the complex detailing of the many petals:

I did not do what I wanted to this year, and that is to cut some of the flowers as they were emerging and bring them indoors.  I understand that it is easier to "dry" them that way.  The fresher the bloom, the better luck in keeping them.  

No, instead, I just let them all die away on the plant.  Sigh!

Well, there's always next year, right? 

Meanwhile, there is other activity happening in the flower department.  Between the front garden trellis gate and the garage, the foxgloves and snapdragons are going strong.  

I wish that post wasn't in the way, but it does hold a bird house:

Rustic birdhouse

This pretty birdhouse has been a garden feature for several years.  I love how it has aged.  Every spring, we get new families moving in. . .

The trellis was designed and built by Carl.  It has a gate on it, and two benches where we can sit and admire this view.

The roses are coming along quite nicely in this area,

Hope everyone is enjoying beautiful weather.

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Thank you for the feature, Mimi!

Saturday Show Off

Cynthia