The peonies have been treating us to quite the show this year. The house is full of them and wafting their delicious scent here and there.
While it's sad to think that their days are already numbered, there is the promise of daylilies in the coming weeks. The buds are standing tall above the grassy leaves, poised for their part in the show.

The veg is coming along nicely as well. J's lettuce seed is popping up not only in it's neat little row but in various other spots in the bed. It must have been windy on planting day! We are so looking forward to peas and baby beets. I am hoping this spell of hot weather will push the tomatoes into action. The plants look great but no flowers yet. Other years, we have bought plants so maybe I am just being impatient. We did grow everything from seed this year. J is talking about getting some lights and a stand next year so that he can baby his little seeds in the basement and start them earlier.

We have been selfish with our little backyard oasis for too long so I am inviting a few people over for some sun, cocktails and bbq this weekend. It's one thing to beam proudly to yourself but a girl needs some external validation every once in awhile!