Clematis

This is one of several Clematis I currently have blooming.    We are finally getting some much needed rain here in Iowa this evening................ heavy rains possibe in the overnight hours.

Remember Our Fallen Heros

Please take a moment to remember all the men and women who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and way of life.  Freedom is not free. 

Don't forget to thank all current and past military members.

Thanks Dave!

Today's Flowers-Coral Bells

Viewed from a distance the flowers of Coral Bells (heuchera) don't look like much but close-up is a different story.

Camera Critter Saturday

The 1st Monarch Butterfly was spotted in my garden a couple of weeks ago, she has landed on Dames Rocket in this photo.   The second photo is jazzed up a bit :).

Lily of the Valley

We went from beautiful spring weather in Iowa, to hotter than blazes in Iowa, the past two days it has been in the 90s with humidity as high, with a heat index of over 100................this picture was taken a couple of weeks ago.

Camera Critter Saturday

Our Orioles are back!  They do love their grape jelly.

Clematis In Bloom

My Clematis are starting to bloom.............one of my favorite flowers.............