An Impressive Garden Season

The backyard grass is finally filling in, probably will be beautiful by fall.  Lake Michigan has higher water levels because of all the snow and rain, and I have not had a problem with indoor ants or seen a Japanese Beetle yet!  Oops, just saw them today!!!

Superstar Petunia with Lavender Rose Calliope Geraniums

A visit to Northwind Perennial Farm in Wisconsin displayed an unforgiving winter with many plants damaged or lost.  However, a gardener's life goes on and there is much planting to do repairing a wondrous garden.

Northwind

The phlox is massive this year and only Blue Paradise is blooming right now (it is the first and last to bloom).  I am not really sure what all of these varieties are that have filled out so much, I wait with much anticipation.

More than one variety of phlox together

The lilies are just beginning with my only Asiatic the first to bloom.

Graffiti

I have mostly Orienpets, love the size and fragrance.

Orienpet Altari

 

Lilies ready to bloom in front border

 

 

 

 

 

Allium Summer Beauty

 

Kim's Knee High Red in back border

 

Back south border (lots of layering)

 

Back middle island

 

 

Comtesse de Bouchard on north side (first year plant)

 

Miss Amelia with Arnie's Choice

South side raised bed

 

I ordered some of my container plants from Park's this year, already in combinations and sent as plugs.  They have all done great!  I have just about given up on pre-planted containers (only one this year as a gift).

 

Hayracks with succulents this year

 

 

Superfina Petunia Heavenly Blue (blooms all along stem)

Ordered as plugs from Park's