Beautiful Wisteria

Finally spring is here! We went from winter, to two days of spring, to full summer heat predicted by tomorrow. Yes, the cherry blossoms came and went. But the city is literally blooming right now. We took a ride to NW DC yesterday for a quick bite and a little shopping. Near the National Cathedral and Wisconsin Avenue neighborhood were not only azaleas in full bloom, but the wisteria was simply marvelous. We drove around a few blocks to see what was going on.  It was amazing the number of homes that showcased this beautiful draping vine. When we walked in our own neighborhood just last week, none of the wisteria was really blooming. But today we found another show stopper. The azaleas are also in full bloom and we have many times driven out to the arboretum to see them “in the wild.” We may not have a chance to get there this year but there are plenty around to see right in front of our noses. This is such a pretty time of year with temps in the 70’s, low humidity, and bright sunny skies. Better enjoy it before it ends. 

The Overgrown Patio Garden

We were only gone a few days. Now the birds are boycotting, the vines growing on the fence are out of control, and some of the annuals are burned out. There is more green than colorful flowers. The tomato plant has turned on itself - it is so tall it reaches beyond the top of the support structure and now bending towards the ground covered in several 3-4 tomato clusters. It was hot while we were away so we made sure someone would come by and water everything so it would survive. I need to get the clippers out and start snipping away. I'm just too tired and hot to do it right now. I thought adding a section of grass along the building would make the garden a little more manageable this year. Our gardens, window boxes and pots in Milwaukee were abundant and required even more maintenance. But I was also a lot younger.  That clematis vine better start behaving. It just might be next to go!