Around my yard

[Diamond_Dog]

[AndyS]

1. Nice yard,DD!

Isn't it a wonderful time of year.

I've always been fond of Hostas and they beg to be photographed. The textures and play of light over the leaves is just lovely.

[Diamond_Dog]

2. Thanks, Andy

I’m the Hosta Queen. Not much else grows in the abundant shade here. I love them too because they’re fun to photograph. I have lots more in my archive! Lol

[AndyS]

3. They also make wonderful deer food

which is why I don't have any. Deer I have, lots of deer but landscaping is a challenge.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. We have 3 acres with woods in the back,

So you’d think I’d see lots of deer, but it’s fenced, hence no deer and abundant Hostas.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Wow, my dear Diamond_Dog!

Your photos are just glorious! And do I ever envy you your sunshine!

We've been socked in with wall to wall high overcast for weeks.

You have caught your garden looking so very happy.

Thank you for sharing!

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Thanks so much, Peggy!

Usually it’s the other way around … Ohio with the dark and dreary and California with all the sun!

I hope your clouds vanish soon!

[niyad]

7. I do like your yard. Thank you for inviting us.

[Diamond_Dog]

8. You're welcome, niyad!

[usonian]

9. Cheerful, full of energy and life.

[Diamond_Dog]

12. Thank you, Usonian!

[Callalily]

10. Iris's are one of my favorite flowers,

after callayilies of course!

[Diamond_Dog]

13. Thank you Callalily!

I really wanted the bluish purple irises when I bought these but the garden center was out of them and the salesman talked me into buying these. I like them, but still want to try growing the purple ones one of these days.

And I do love callalilies too!

[Mousetoescamper]

11. Splendid irises, Diamond_Dog!

[Diamond_Dog]

14. Thank you Mousetoescamper!

I’m no expert gardener, for sure. I am lucky these bloomed this year!