organic chemistry

It's such a pleasure to be working near the peonies at this time of year, with their organic fragrances permeating the air. Shown here is a close-up of Krinkle White, the simplest flower in my peony border. Shades of Georgia O' Keeffe, don't you think?

"When you take a flower and hold it in your hand, it's your world for a moment." Georgia O'Keeffe

thinning out

Theme for the day: Cut out the excess. Put some air under it. Photo: Grand Style tulips in the back border.

"Now 'tis the spring, and weeds are shallow-rooted; Suffer them now, and they'll o'ergrow the garden - " William Shakespeare

a new leaf

Dicentra spectabilis, sunset.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson

"Show me your garden and I shall tell you who you are." Alfred Austin (1857-1929)