Photo backlog

I'm taking a bunch of pictures when I get a glimpse of something colorful or beautiful that is sprouting in my yard. But, just ask my kids, I'm taking so many, and trying to enjoy my summer, I barely have time to upload them. 
 
So...here are a few photos of the colorful perennials I shot a couple of weeks ago. Oh, how I wish these were still around and adorning my yard with color. But, new blooms will come.

 

Columbine

 

Siberian Iris

 

Siberian Iris

Korean Lilac

Tea roses (they're actually a deeper red than the screen shot.)

Not-so-veggie gardening

I decided against planting veggies this year - and will partake in the local farmer's markets in the area for our summer veggies. Basically, it just got too late in the season, and my full time work and mom mode took over. My husband and I have plans to re-rock the area below the deck and get some other landscaping projects done this summer, so I really just chose an easier route.
I don't know about easier - but the fenced area I used to call a veggie garden needs some major weeding and I'm wondering how to prep it for next year's plantings. I guess I'll have to do some online research soon.

My mom goes into the Minneapolis Farmer's Market every Saturday morning with some girl friends, and lucky me, she brings over lots of delishiously fresh wax beans, sugar snap peas, corn on the cob, tomatoes, red & yellow bell peppers, and tomatoes. AWESOME!! So...I'm heading to the nursery now to pick up a few potted beauties to make me feel better, in hopes of bringing home some herbs as well.

Happy 4th of July everyone! Get out and enjoy the sunshine!