Monday, May 9, 2011

Bloomin' Tuesday!

Hey everyone-Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! I only have a few perennials to show today and I've just started planting the annuals. We usually wait until Mother's Day in Philly to be sure the last frost threat has passed. (Or maybe that's just what the nurseries say to ensure good sales for Mother's Day:@)

My chives have flowered. What do you do with yours? Do you pick off the flowers or let them go?
Last year once the greens started getting woody I totally cut it back and it did regrow nicely!

My strawberries are really getting big and blooming beautifully! 
I need lots of runners this year, I want to fill in all of the bare spots in the Strawberry Garden.

Bridal Wreath.

Lily of the Valley.
Smells great outside right now!

Does anyone know what these little over-achievers are?
I've been here 14 years, this is the first time I've noticed them and they are popping up everywhere!
They grow from bulbs like bluebells.
Update: Thanks to Garden of Daisies Mom, I believe these are called "Glory Of The Snow" (chionodoxa) and after the winter we just had in Philly, it makes perfect sense:@)

And this is what I'm waiting for, towards Memorial Day they should start...
Peonies, I'm excited because I have two "new to me" colors that will be blooming this year!
Have a happy day!