29 May, 2018

The Fast-Fleeting Days of May...

Another Be-Attitudes block done, I was able to squeeze this, the May addition, in just under the wire to qualify as a finish this month. I look forward to getting these blocks assembled into a quilt top this fall, it is a fun project and I do love each and every block along the way.

This month has sped by. (Not so different from any other month anymore in its relative velocity of passage!) I am working on a few other projects currently; I will post about these soon, and have two small quilts to get quilted up next week. A good chunk of time this month has been devoted to getting plants potted up and/or planted in the ground and caring for emerging perennials. I have taken enormous delight in watching the progress of the emerging blooms on the spent Easter lilies that I planted a year ago! (There's a whole resurrection story right there!) In past years I have wintered-over my geraniums  in our basement, bare-root style. This spring I forgot all about getting them started again and began much too late. Only one of six survived. Sadly, I broke down and bought new plants this year. But, the "original" geranium that has been wintered over for five years now, not only survived the blatant neglect but is flourishing; it's a true wonder!
The already completed January, February, March, April, November and December "Be Attitudes" blocks. With the May done I am over the halfway mark. This entire project has languished for over nine years, this finish will be all the more sweet.
Some shots of what's planted around the house. We've had nothing but rain recently, we may be cultivating mushrooms soon! I happened to snap these between showers when, briefly, the sun shone down. The budded-out Easter lilies are pictured in the center of the photo, the Hosta to the left of that photo is one from "back home" that I planted years ago; I believe that originally this plant came from my grandmother's home. I have divided and divided this again, there is also one that can also be seen in front of the post lamp. 💗 My job now is to protect them from the ravenous, marauding deer herds-- I love a challenge!
Life is Good!

6 comments:

julieQ said...

Don't you just really love those tiny little yellow, daisy like flowers? They are some of my favorites, although I don't know the name. Enjoy this beautiful spring!!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Your quilt is going to be gorgeous -- and so will your flowers (they already are and they'll only get better as the summer progresses).

cityquilter grace said...

my yard was always bursting with color in may...it's the only time i miss my house...yours is very beautiful....nothing like flowers

jude's page said...

Your photos make me realise that I need to get out into my garden and do some serious work. Lovely photos, and your quilt will be great when you finish.

Tanya said...

Your garden looks so peaceful. I’ve caught the gardening bug this year, which is a first in all the years we’ve owned our house, and I specifically went out to buy hostas. Mine are still measly things but I hope they will grow into something as full and green as yours! Hmmm.. the red begonias sure may a beautiful splash of color!

Karen said...

Oh, I remember the quilt pattern your blocks are from. Good job!