Excellent Spring

We received quite a bit of rain in early Spring so the farmers waited for dryer weather before planting the corn and soybeans.  Now when you pass a corn field, the rows of little green corn plants so beautifully symmetrical, have a healthy start.  I think it is going to be a productive year. The soybeans are off to a fine start as well.  Out here on the Central Illinois Prairie, corn and soybeans are king. 

Here are a few pictures from the garden by the back patio.  

Beautiful Clematis with Lemon Balm in foreground

Peony 'Sarah Bernhart'

The asparagus was bountiful and is now forming ferns.

Blue Nigella, one of my favorite reseeders,

Sweet Annie, one of the most beautiful aromatic herbs, again a reseeder.

Deep pink, almost red peony

Giant Alliums from Sheeper's Bulbs

Large leaves of Prairie Dock - prairie garden

Nice patch of Rue, Sage in blossom, Chives, and Anise Hyssop

Vanilla Scented Blooms on White Valerian