Wilson: Last week we were going to post a few photos of various plants that were in bloom at the time but then had to switched gears because the snow buried us. Remember those peonies that were in showing buds ready to bloom? Well the 7 inches of snow we received didn’t seem to bother them one bit. Just look at how lovely these beauties continued to bloom this week. You can almost smell their sweet fragrance, can’t you?
The Mum: Ahhh, peonies…the queen of the garden is my favorite spring flower and this bush is so very luscious and full. They’re only shortcoming is they don’t bloom long enough for me.
Wilson: They’re quite beautiful, Mum. It looks like Nature boosted many of the flowers with the snow. Just check out these two clematis plants that continue to bloom along our walking route. The purple one is particularly vigorous.
The Mum: That reddish pink one really caught my eye. They both flank a driveway we walk past every day and they wind their way up brick pillars. Those pillars create for a beautiful welcome to visitors and passersby alike.
Wilson: Just down the lane we found this version of our state flower, the Columbine.
The Mum: This Trumpet Vine is starting out the season with a few pretty blooms. In no time, this baby should fill in nicely along the iron fence. It was just a few feet away from the lilac bush below and was the very last bloom on the bush and practically begged to have its picture taken.
Honeysuckle comes in coral to reddish colors and is a great attractor for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Songbirds may eat the berries. The leaves and stems are waxy and the plant can reach 20 feet long, with sturdy support. I learned the plant is very flammable and not recommended for planting near structures. Honeysuckle is cold hardy and can be drought tolerant if the soil is good so it makes for a nice addition to the Colorado landscape.
Wilson: Like I mentioned earlier, it’s been pretty warm this week and one evening it started to cloud up. We had hoped for a tiny little sprinkle but it was too warm for any rain to reach the ground. It did however provide for a lovely sunset. There’ll be another six weeks of extended sunshine and then it will begin to grow darker, about a minute per day until autumn begins. Till then we’ll enjoy what Nature shares with us.
The Mum: Spring is a lovely time of year but it can be cruel. Just off the golf course we walk through, we came across this robin egg on the ground. I can be sure what happened, perhaps windy conditions made it fall out of the nest. I think it’s the part of spring that may not be kind and gentle.
Wilson: {interrupting} Well, you know what I think, Mum? I think a squirrel probably knocked it out. You know how naughty they are.
The Mum: I’ll admit that’s a possibility. While squirrels are mostly considered herbivores, they are quite opportunistic omnivores given half a chance. Raiding nests can provide them with much-needed protein, fat, and calcium. It’s a sad reality.
Wilson: It is sad and yet another reason for me to despise them. This just proves they’re total brutes.
The Mum: Calm down, House Pony. Unfortunately, it’s Nature’s way. On the plus side, the shell will eventually break down and add nutrients to the surrounding ground so it’s not a total loss.
Wilson: Sorry Mum, I’m not persuaded. I still don’t like them. Bloody tree rats.
The Mum: Well I understand your strong feelings, I’m certainly no fan, but there’s not much we can do about it now. We can only enjoy the birds that grow up, the flowers that bloom and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that Nature shares with us.
Wilson: I guess. Still, it was sad. I vow to avenge that little fella’s existence…
The Mum: {interjecting} Ummm, let’s rethink that strategy. Remember revenge is a dish best served cold. I’m sure Nature had a plan and it’s important that we not try to change it. Besides, remember I’m old and need my shoulders to function, thank you very much.
Wilson: Well okay, but only because it’s you. I’ll try to contain my loathing of those vile creatures. So that’s all I have this week. We hope you enjoyed a lovely spring week. Wait…what the heck was that that dashed across our back porch?
The Mum: And just like that, the morning calm is broken as a squirrel ran near the back door and all hell broke loose. Sigh. So much for the earlier promises. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and how no squirrels cross your paths. It’s hard to realize Memorial Day is just two weeks away. Where did May go? Have any fun plans for the weekend?
Live, love, bark! 🐾
Lulu: “Wilson! You were robbed of your lovely furs! I hope you have filed a report with the appropriate authorities and submitted a claim to your fur insurance!”
Java Bean: “Ayyy, what? You have fur insurance?”
Lulu: “Yes, don’t you?”
I WAS robbed, wasn’t I? I’m planning a case but may need to huddle with Oona, the master at winning court cases for tips on how to best proceed. The insurance company hung up on me.
Your fur-iend,
Wilson 🐾
Mew mew mew Wilson THE look on yore face meowss/woofss it all!!! Mind you, yore a hansum Poochie with or without fur….issn’t there a song about that???? Sumthin like :With or Without You”??
Wee have to meow yore Flowerss an nayburrss are spectaculur! All THE moisture REELLY helped them to bloom….THE Pee-oneess are so vyebrant!
An THE Columbine iss beeuteefull. BellaSita meowed to mee she had an Adopta-Granny named Columbine who did not like her name an went by Connie. Whenefurr BellaSita seess pix of that flower shee thinkss of her “Granny Connie’.
Wee are so cold up heer tonite wee putted THE heet back on!!! Northeast wind all afturnnon…it was so chilley. It’ss apposta be 80 F tomoorow…and sunny….tonite iss cold an damp an rainin.. CATFISH!!
Have a guud week to come.
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an ((hugss)) BellaSita Mum
Aww, thank you. You always say the sweetest things. I just looked at our forecast-get this…we have a freeze warning in effect! 🤦🏼♀️ we received a little bit of rain today and more is supposedly on the way. Woohoo!
you are so dang cute that I’m sure you looked great as Sasquatch too lol what an uplifting post!
Aww, thank you. You’re too kind.
What a prince, Sir Wilson! You look great! Glad you survived 🙂
The peonies are stunning!
Love the smell of honeysuckle!
Aww on the Robin’s egg. 😟 But yes, listen to your Mum! She needs her shoulders, Relax and enjoy the weekend. No special plans this weekend but next weekend, we are heading to TN to be with my inlaws for the weekend 🙂
Aww, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the flowers. How exciting to plan for next weekend’s trip to TN. Sounds like fun! Have a great weekend.
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Yes, it should be a good time! Thanks 🙂
Bummer about the bath. And I’m sorry about the bird, but mom is right about it being the way.
Thanks. He survived. I always get sad when I see an egg on the sidewalk as much as when I see an animal that has been hit on the highway. It is sad but it’s reality, unfortunately.
Beautiful flowers, glad the snow didn’t ruin everything.
Thank you. There is a slim possibility we could get some more snow but I’d take rain if that’s what it comes down to these next 3-4 days. We can always use any kind of moisture. Have a terrific weekend.
These are beautiful flowers, Wilson. Thanks so much for sharing them with is. Looks like spring has arrived.
Many thanks, Dan. Last week’s snow made the flowers look good.
Such gorgeous flowers Monika and Wilson! 🌸 The peonies, clematis and columbine are especially beautiful and so glad they all survived the snow 😊 Wishing you both a fabulous weekend and Wilson, the groomer has made you look amazing! 🥰❤️🐾 xxx
Many thanks, Xenia. Glad you enjoyed the flowers. There’s a slim chance we could get more snow though I think it will more than likely be rain over the next 3 days. We can sure use the moisture. Have a fantastic weekend.
Pretty blooms! Sad about the robin’s egg.but that happens here too sometimes. And not only tree rats raid nests, but other birds will too.
This morning as hubby and I were about to go on an errand, I saw a big fat grey squirrel in the yard…I did notlet one, let alone say the word, or we would have been greatly delayed, BOL!
Thanks! Nature can be cruel…it’s a sad and harsh fact of life. I always keep my eyes peeled for squirrels since Wilson can go from zero to sixty in a heartbeat and I need to have a plan where I don’t get turned into a kite. Self preservation is a powerful motivator! LOL We hope you all have a lovely and squirelless weekend.
The flowers are a delight, and unless you are a vegetarian/vegan yourself, you have to understand all critters gotta eat, and some have to eat other critters.
Thank you. As it turns out, I am a vegetarian but I do understand that all critters need to eat and sometimes that can be another critter. I make no judgments but Wilson doesn’t get that; he just hates squirrels. They really wind him up.
Oh Wilson. You (and the flowers) brighten my day.
Thank you. Glad to hear that. Have a ‘wagnificent’ weekend.
Beautiful blooms, especially the peonies. XO
Thank you. They are one of the prettiest flowers of spring. We hope you have a fantastic weekend.
What a HANDSOME cut! Wilson is ready for his profile!
As for the sprung of spring, the blooms are mighty, overcoming half a foot of snow so beautifully. But I am sad about that Robin’s egg, they are so beautiful and well, nature can be merciless sometimes. Sorry Wilson, but we can’t blame your vile nemesis, the squirrel without proof.
Have a great weekend peeps
Thanks, Marc. Wilson appreciates your kind comment about this summery do. It was pretty toasty today and I think he appreciated leaving the Sasquatch look on the grooming room floor. We both hope you have a fantastic weekend. One without any squirrels. 😉
No squirrels allowed!
Wilson says, “Thank you, Baby Jesus!”
LOL
The flowers look so stunning. They look like perfect plastic flowers! 🙂 House Pony you have to be kind to the squirrels. They want to live too.
Thanks, Kate. A little moisture really spiffs up flowers. Wilson would beg to differ with you about squirrels. 🤣
We hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Your Peony is so beautiful. Ours in planted near our shed and somebuddy has been eating the buds and breaking the stalks. It was a hopeless case so mom transplanted it to the garden. It won’t do anything this year but maybe next year will be better. We can almost smell that Lilac through the puter screen! Happy Friday!
Thanks. I felt the same way about that lilac…I could just almost smell that luscious scent. Hope your transplanted peony will thrive in the new spot. Have a splendid weekend!
Love the flowers, but especially the peonies. Mine have come and gone, but I do love their short blooming life every year. We just went to the nursery and got some very colorful begonias for the front porch. Makes me happy.
Thank you. Sadly that’s the only thing wrong with peonies-they don’t bloom long enough! Oooh, I’ll bet those begonias are lovely pops of color. Have a wonderful weekend.
I know – peonies are gone before you know it, but so glorious. We got some interesting multi-colored peonies with some orange and yellow swirled together, and then some neon orange ones. Should look nice together. You have a good weekend as well.
Well it looks like your crazy weather has finally settled down to mildly predictable and all the pretty blooms have come out to play. And Mr. Wilson….you’re half the the dog you used to be but that just means you’ll be quicker to the treats.
The weather in Colorado can turn on a dime no matter what. We’re expecting a 30 degree drop in temps over the weekend. One has to be stout in character to handle the weather these days with all the extreme patterns. This year’s El Niño should be interesting. Wilson left enough material on the floor of the grooming shop to make a sweater. Hmm, maybe I should have had them save it for me in case I need a sweater for it. LOL Have a great weekend!
That columbine looks fake, it’s so perfectly beautiful! Wilson, since I don’t groom labradors, absolutely none of the dogs I do groom enjoy the bath. Sorry buddy, it comes with being a housedog.
Thanks, it was very pretty. Wilson is a bit of an oaf…he has no problem walking through mud or muck but doesn’t like the consequences of doing so. I’ve never seen such a pig of a dog. LOL Enjoy a lovely weekend.
LOL!!
You look darn snazzy Wilson and you sure found lots of pretty blooms!
Thanks, Terry. He cleans up nicely. Too bad he needs it done so frequently because he’s such a piglet. LOL Glad you enjoyed the flowers. Have a wonderful weekend.
Wilson ready for the summer 😀
Aye, we’re ready even if we’d both prefer sitting in front of a fan. Here’s hoping you and the entire Cawston community have a lovely weekend.
Thank you 😀
What a lovely share! Beautiful blooms all over. I’m still looking at my three daffodils and two tulips in my front yard. A sad showing. I’ll be taking a walk later and hope to come upon some lilacs.
It’s a long weekend here and they are calling for a lovely one, weatherwise so I am much pleased!
Have a marvellous weekend! Go Habs Go!
Thank you, Dale. Early spring flowers (before the scorching heat sets in) are always pretty and I’m glad you enjoyed today’s offering. I’ve had problems with tulips whose bulbs are old or don’t receive enough sunshine. Also know, squirrels are known to dig the bulbs up and eat them. Little tree rats. {grimace}
Enjoy your afternoon walk and long weekend. Yes, GO Habs GO!! I’ll be rooting for them.
I honestly do not know why the squirrels leave my pour ones alone. I still didn’t go for my walk, nor can I as the guys just finished putting up the fence and now I have to move the pool hoses and remove the cover so the pool can be opened tomorrow. I guess it’ll be a sort of workout, right?
You too! I know you will!
Yes that counts as a workout. Just perhaps not the one you wanted. 😉
Just finished and feel like I need another shower.
It’s early yet. I might walk before my cocktail… 😉
Sorry about two comments – first one didn’t register so I did a second one – feel free to delete one! EEEK!
No worries. Sometimes it takes a minute (or 10) for WP to catch up to current time. They’ve recently changed the way comments show up in the administration tab, much to my chagrin. I wish they’d stop trying to fix things that aren’t broken.
Oh Wilson, you are quite handsome with your trimmed up look! Your expressions says you’re not thrilled but you look great. Flowers look fabulous – we are at an age where we’ve reduced our “working in the yard” time to suit our energy level. Which means my flowers are in window boxes on the deck (easy to water) vs. the yard. I’m going to pretend all the pretty things YOU have in your yard are mine. Is that OK with you?????
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
You’re too kind. Thank you. He cleans up nicely but boy he sure isn’t a fan of it. Even when he gets treats and loads of attention. I know what you mean about minimizing the garden. One of the reasons I moved was I just was tired of all the maintenance and upkeep of having a large garden. The little patch I have now is more than enough work. Gotta have a few pots of color. ☺️ Enjoy a lovely weekend!
Well Wilson happens to look quite handsome (maybe if you tell him his internet friends think he looks fab it will help?). The flowers are all gorgeous – we are jealous. I have flowers in the deck planters but none out in the yard – too many deer! I know there are “deer proof” flowers but I’ve tried to reduce the amount of gardening time I have to spend AND that goes with our decision this year to have a mowing/landscaping service. Backing away from heavy yard work – we’re getting “rickety” in our old age! LOL Keep the pretty photos coming – I’m pretending they’re mine. HAHAHA
Love, Pam (and Teddy too)
I only wish! He’d still not enjoy the process to getting all those kind compliments. But luckily he has a short memory. A lawn mowing service sounds like a great way to reduce the amount of work you’ll have to do in order to have a pretty front garden. When I broke a leg many years ago, I had to hire a service and that was the main reason I ended up removing the grass and replacing it with perennials and groundcovers once I was all healed up. It was much easier after that but it was still a lot of ground to maintain. Have a terrific spring weekend.
Your blooms are about a month ahead of us, so beautiful! I adore peonies. We’re flying out to CA tomorrow to see my son for 10 days… looking forward to some down time. I’ll wave when I fly over! 😉
How exciting for you! We’ll definitely wave at all planes flying over us. 😉 Have a terrific weekend and lovely and safe visit with your son.
Many thanks!
Stunning colors, including the egg (poor baby)
Thanks. I thought that egg was particularly colorful. The ones I’ve seen in the past were a lot less vibrant. Have a great weekend, Lisa.
Wilson, you look so handsome after your visit to the groomers. Your haircut shows off your muscles! I understand you hate squirrels. Nox had a different opinion of squirrels. Nox loved squirrels, they were so fun to chase up trees! The squirrels would chitter at her “Run, run as fast as you can! You can’t catch me, I am the grey squirrel!” She would be off to chase them to see if she could catch one. 🐿️🐾
To Wilson’s mom: What beautiful flowers you have! I love peonies. Your pictures of clematis flowers on the green railing gave me an idea. Since I have iron railing on my front porch, I could grow clematis on it! Thanks.
Thank you. Wilson is pretty fit and exercises every day. But his loathing of squirrels is legendary. I’m no fan of them either (they chewed through my kitchen screens on 3 different occasions-nobody likes finding a squirrel on the counter noshing on a batch of brownies!). Clematis on a front porch sounds like a lovely idea. Have a great weekend, Julia.
Oh, I hate squirrels. They would dig up my garden and yard. But at least they kept Luna and Nox entertained.
We feel the same way. Nasty little blighters.
We had a neighbor who fed squirrels peanuts. Nox would eat the rotten peanuts that the squirrels left her, and oh, she would be so sick.
It always bugged me when people would feed them. It just encouraged them.
It bothered not just us, but all the neighbors. It even made his wife mad at him.
wow the peonies, they are wonderful … we have 0… no luck with this wonderful plants…
They were just stunning! I had a few at my old house and hope to be able to add a few in the new garden. We’ll see if I’m successful. We hope you and the Weims have a great weekend.
You look most handsome, Wilson. Having a groom now and then is a good thing.
Love all the flowers and plants. Beautiful. Spring is such a wonderful time.
Have a fabulous day and weekend. Love and hugs to mom and lots of scritches to handsome Wilson. ♥
Many thanks, Sandee-you’re also so sweet. I think Wilson prefers the rugged Sasquatch look. LOL Mostly he just hates getting bathed. Enjoy a fabulous weekend!