A Very Wet Spring

I think we're up to about 14" of rain in the last 5 weeks. The front prairie garden -- composed off 100% drought tolerant natives -- is languishing. Out back things are thick, lush, and breeding mosquitoes by the truck load. Chiggers will be next. Still, there are reasons to celebrate.


Arrowwood viburnum and indian grass
Shell leaf penstemon
Baptisia autralis minor
The front beds. A soggy mess with mulch floating away.
Pasque flower seed heads. Better than blooms.
Leave those cut plant stems high!...