May Day dawned gray and dreary here in northern Illinois, but there are still some bright spots in our yard. The spirea bushes are in full bloom, and this year happens to be a good year for them.
The bees are happily buzzing in the spirea, and while the pagoda dogwood blooms are just beginning to open up, the bees are already at work there, too.
We appear to have only one columbine which will bloom this year. Luckily, there are a number of buds.
The allium -- nature's fireworks -- are beginning to open as well. This one is in full flower.
Happy May!
The bees are happily buzzing in the spirea, and while the pagoda dogwood blooms are just beginning to open up, the bees are already at work there, too.
We appear to have only one columbine which will bloom this year. Luckily, there are a number of buds.
The allium -- nature's fireworks -- are beginning to open as well. This one is in full flower.
Happy May!
