Lilacs in Full Bloom

Iowa's Lilacs are full bloom this week, the smell is heaven on earth.

Camera Critter Saturday

Ants are on the peonies, fragrance nirvana is soon to follow!

Ruby Tuesday-Salvia

Today's Flowers Blue Bells

The Blue Bells are currently in full bloom in Iowa, which is a good 2-3 weeks earlier than normal.    Growing up I remember picking them for Mary's May alter.  I have had them growing in my yard for over 30 years, they are so pretty with the buds being pink and the flowers the most beautiful sky blue.

Camera Critter Saturday

Nap Time.

Blood Root Again

This is what the blood root looks like after it's leaves come out.

Nanking Cherry Blossoms

We have several Naking Cherry Bushes, they get tiny little cherries on them that the birds love later in the summer.  They are the 1st shrub to bloom in the spring.