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June 2, 2007
The Yard
Last weekend was the first time we had to go buy trees. We debated about how many and what size, but we ended up with two Colorado Blue Spruce - one about 6' and one 6 1/2'.
The plan is that when they grow up they'll hide most of the propane tank from the view in the back yard. Theoretically. I've been working on taking the rock out of the front bed, but it's hard work and it takes me forever. Hopefully I'll have time this weekend for a little bit more. The good news is that despite our less than spring-like weather this week (highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s!) I have some growth in my perennial beds. I even have a flower!
I seem to have lost the little tag that tells me what it is, so if you know - I'd appreciate the heads up. It also looks like my poppies and iris are getting ready to bloom. Oh, and most exciting, I think this year may be the year I get peonies. I've had the plants for 4 or 5 years, but when I originally planted them I planted them too deep so they didn't flower. Last year I raised them up and they both look like they have buds! WooHoo!
Yesterday I did some spinning - more of the alpaca. This time I didn't spin over the fold, but just spun straight from the fiber - I think I'm spinning it worsted, but I'm not exactly sure. I'm just trying to get twist in it because the fibers are pretty short and very slippery. I only spun about 1/2 a bobbin in a couple of hours. I'm really slow with this stuff. Oh, and I started a new sock - the Retro Rib Socks from the Favorite Socks from IK book in some Trekking XXL I had in my stash. I'll have a post on both the spinning and the sock in the next few days. Have a great weekend!
Comments
Holy smokes! Is this your view? It's lovely!
Posted by: wendee at June 2, 2007 9:19 AM
My guess is that the plant is some type of columbine with double flowers. Maybe Aquilegia 'Blue Barlow'? Your view is wonderful!
Posted by: Jan at June 2, 2007 10:03 AM
i agree with jan -- it looks like a type of columbine.
Posted by: jody at June 2, 2007 11:10 AM
Double Columbine would be my guess too but show us a pic of the leaves to know for sure
Posted by: Robyn at June 2, 2007 11:50 AM
the yard looks great, and i am sure before too long those trees will be rivaling the rockefellar center tree! i am soooo jealous that you will have poppies and peonies! two of my favorites! be sure to post pics!!!
Posted by: kaetlyn at June 2, 2007 1:49 PM
Despite my excitement over strawberries and snap peas at the farmers, market, I would totally swap weather with you.
Posted by: naomi at June 2, 2007 4:38 PM
My peonies are out in full force now. Due to a last frost this year my favorite Japanese Peonies did not bloom. Sniff, sniff. Looking back on it, I should have covered them up.
Posted by: Knittripps at June 3, 2007 7:12 AM
I'm a little skeptical about the columbine--can you give us a good leaf picture? I have some ideas, but the leaves are the key to plant ID.
Absolutely beautiful, whatever it is!
Posted by: Barb Outside Boston at June 4, 2007 9:18 AM
what a great view you have - the trees look perfect there! I planted a big lilac bush to hide our well pump - seems to have worked well!
Posted by: stacey at June 4, 2007 9:29 AM
What a peaceful setting you have! Beautiful!
Posted by: Betty at June 4, 2007 7:54 PM
I really like that pattern and the sock is coming along great. I think it works well for a guy too!
Posted by: Wanda at June 5, 2007 10:37 AM
