Springtime Flowers

I posted a few photos of the blooming flowers in the two flower beds, commenting on the dry conditions of the soil and my lack of properly tending to the flower beds by getting rid of the old, brown, dead material. Neither of those has changed. There have been a few sprinkles and showers, but not enough to make the soil muddy. The flowers, however, are vibrant colors and declaring the season whether there is moisture or an attending steward of the soil.

Photos from May 4th

look at all the buds on the California poppy!

one lone daffodil flower, several plants

a rippled tulip

white tulips

the dwarf irises are past their prime

this one spreads & spreads every year

pretty, but a nuisance

I got carried away with the pink theme for the tulips

only a few pasque flowers on the plant

I am hoping this variegated plant is a flower

Photos from May 7th

two flowers on the California poppy

the red tulips

the orange, yellow, pink tulips

the color of the flower bed was irresistible

flowers on the Lily of the Valley