Lewisia

This little Lewisia Nevadensis grows in the lewisia rockery. It is about 2 years old and is doing very well.

Tulips and waterfall in my garden

This photo of the waterfall in my garden shows the top part of the waterfall. The water drops about one foot, runs down a flat stone for about a foot and then drops off into the pond for another fall of a foot. The pond looks good with the debris skimmed off. The marsh marigolds are finished blooming. The water hawthorn is in bloom now. The lilies are beginning to put up leaves. The tulips are putting on their show right now. They seem to be quite tall this year. The one shown here is 'blue heron'.

In walking about the garden today, I saw at least two of the lizards, no frogs, some birds.

I have taken in rhubarb and have 2 cups chopped and frozen for our next pie. The plant should be more vigorous next year, I hope. I must remember to feed it.

Gentiana Bavarica

I have this tiny gentiana in a pot that I keep in another pot containing water. This little gem needs boggy conditions. It is a purchase from the Rock and Alpine show and sale last year. It has rewarded my care with all these pretty little blooms. It is tiny. The rocks you see in this photo are pea gravel. The leaf is a tiny oak leaf I am going to try to get moss to grow over the pea gravel. I will take it out of the water for a rest period later in the Winter.