Sunday, May 11, 2008

GREEN THUMB SUNDAY -mini iris and LARCH tree, or Learning about Trees, part 3

This little mini -iris surprised me by being in bloom today. I think I'll get more 'minis', because they bloom earlier than the bearded iris, and multiply fast! Love the cheery yellow-white combo!
Also, my larch tree has finally 'leafed' out. Here are the needles in mid-April -
Lousy picture, I know, but those little buds are the needles coming out.

This is how they looked on May 1st -
Here is the tree today - it is a lighter green than the other evergreens nearby, soft and feathery looking.
One last closeup of the needles -

Happy GTS!

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8 Comments:

  • At 3:38 PM, Blogger Kelli said…

    Your evergreens are beautiful and I just love the lovely yellow mini iris!
    ~Kelli

     
  • At 7:33 PM, Blogger No Rain said…

    I love touring my garden this time of year, when I never know what will be blooming. Your surprise mini-Iris plants are lovely, as well as the pine needle photos. Happy GTS,
    Aiyana

     
  • At 10:21 PM, Blogger Kari & Kijsa said…

    Happy Mother's Day! Hope you had a wonderful day with your family.

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

     
  • At 8:22 AM, Blogger Needled Mom said…

    What a pretty little mini iris. My minis come out later than the bigger bearded ones.

     
  • At 10:32 AM, Blogger Sioux said…

    Love your photos...especially the iris. Ours are all gone for the year, but I intend to plant more this fall. They are my favorite flower.

     
  • At 6:08 PM, Blogger Joyfull said…

    The iris is beautiful! Loved the pictures of new life coming forth.

     
  • At 3:12 PM, Anonymous farmingfriends said…

    I love Iris. They remind me of my Grandparent's garden. happy memories so thanks for that.
    Sara from farmingfriends

     
  • At 10:11 PM, Blogger Jewelgirl said…

    I love these yellow & white iris or
    is it irises?

     

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