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It seems like spring took forever to warm up. Now that it has, dang, everything is going wild.

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Here are four different peonies that are in full bloom right now. I still have two that are in shadier spots that are just beginning to open.

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They are all so beautiful, and I can't decide which is my favorite. Can you?

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All of the clumps have gotten so big over the past 20+ years. At some point, I may have to divide them and find a home for them.

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I had to take a photo of my neighbor's Rhododendron when I took Mika for a walk. It is stunning in full bloom. That is one plant that I don't have in my own yard.

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Here are four varieties of Columbine blooming this week. I used to have others, but I haven't seen them return this year.

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The Clematis are starting to bloom; I have three different colors. Then I purchased this Mandevilla Vine, which is growing in a pot next to the back porch. It has started to climb, and I can see a few new buds forming. I'm hoping it has a lot of flowers all summer long. Then I will try to winter it over in the house.

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The Fuchsia hanging basket is loaded with buds. I hope the hummingbirds enjoy the flowers, since I bought it for them.

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The last of the Dwarf Iris is fading fast with the heat. Now, this garden is planted with Impatiens that will fill in and provide color for the summer months.

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The spinach was harvested from this small tower garden, and I planted Lobelia and Nasturtiums in it. Hopefully, it will look very nice during the summer. With it being very warm now, I have to watch it carefully as it dries out quickly.

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The Cuphia plant in this basket is visited often throughout the day by the hummingbirds.

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I changed out the spring flag and put up the ladybug one for this month. They have arrived and are quite busy. I bet I will start to see larvae on some of my plants soon. That's my quick update for the first week of June. I have family visiting for the week from Panama, and it is hard to find a moment to be here. The house will be quiet come this weekend, and I will get to relax. Enjoy the nice weather, everyone.

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