more blooms

Not much happening here this week.  I did get in a walk yesterday, around Lake Elkhorn.  Not a turtle in sight, but did spot a swimming animal.  I think it was an otter, as it seemed too small for a beaver.  Most of the animal was in the water, which made identification pretty tough.  I keep forgetting to take my binoculars with me when I do that walk.

Today's photos show some new blooms - the dark red/purple clematis, some yellow yarrow and a bush that has lovely white blossoms and a wonderful scent.  I think the bush is Mock Orange.  (I knew its name when I bought it!)  It's in a pot on the deck and seems happy there.  I can smell the lovely scent when the sliding door is open.  (Note for fellow gardeners:  the big leaves you see near the Mock Orange are from a rhododendron in a nearby pot). 

I did a bit more yard work yesterday.  Mostly it was pulling out wild violets from flower beds - front and back.  They are very difficult to uproot, due to underground tuber-like roots.  I really like the violets, but they have taken over the flower beds this year.  Must be all that rain we've been getting.  Anyway, I'm sure I left plenty to bloom next spring! 

This weekend, I plan to take down the spring pictures and knick-knacks and put out my summer display of shells and blue glass.  Probably won't get to that until Sunday afternoon or Monday, as Saturday is filled with a farewell luncheon for friends.  They are moving to North Carolina.  I'm really going to miss them!

Today I woke up at 5:30 and not being sleepy, just got up.  I don't usually rise quite that early - thank goodness!  However, it does mean I can get quite a bit done this morning before I have to leave.  Of course, I should stop messing around on the computer and do some 'work'.  Bye.