Perennial Optimism

Despite the snow and the cold start we've had to our Spring ... I have a few perennials showing some optimism!  Surely they know what lies ahead!  Warmer weather I hope!  

Prairie Remnants ...

Although summer is gone and 'Fall' has had it's toes stepped on by 'Old Man Winter,'  there is still beauty to found on the prairiescape!  I love walking through native prairie during all seasons but during the 'Fall' it's so easy to find the remains of what gave the prairie colour not too long ago.  These are the remnants of White Heath Aster plants (Symphyotrichum ericoides) and can be found throughout the prairie landscape.  They make beautiful dried flower arrangements ... and can easily replace dandelion's in a vase, if you have kids!  :)

Last Day of June ...

And My Little Piece of the Prairies is 
Starting to Bloom!

Good bye June.  I'm not sure sure where you went but here you are saying 'good bye!'  Was it something I said or did?  Haha!  I'm not really sure I am ready for you to leave but I don't think there is much choice in the matter.  On the bright side, you are leaving me with some sun, LOTS of mosquitoes and summer blossoms!  The Great Blanket Flowers or Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata) are beginning to nod their sunny faces across the prairie landscape!  ... I love this land we call the prairie!  

Dancing Daisies

There was just enough of a breeze today to keep my Painted Daisies dancing in the wind!  Daisies are so cheerful at the best of times but I love my Painted Daisies ... so vibrant!  They definitely brighten my yard and one's spirit!  Have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend everyone!  Cheers!

A Burst of Colour!

Oh, it seems like it is taking forever this spring but finally, after arriving home from yet another busy day ... there was a burst of colour in my flower garden!  I lost a handful of my perennial's this winter ... to dry and to mild ... but one of my fav's did survive!

A Splash of Purple!

Although many of my perennials are finished blooming ... there are a few more late comer's that always provide a bit of show later in the season!