June 19, 2011
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Saturday night among the wild things...
dandelions, quack grass and perennials!
In the garden at 1030 PM is one of the things I love about these early summer days in northern Alberta…. long days outside is totally my passion on days off whether a meal on the front porch or totally grubby with work gloves, clippers and spade.
Edmonton is 3b plant hardiness zone a warmer pocket in the cooler 3a zone outside the city.
Alberta is very dry and not humid in the summer. I mark my springs by what flowers in bloom so currently tulips done by 2 weeks, bleeding hearts among the first
lilacs in mid bloom,
day lilies starting,
lovely purple and gold irises starting
peonies just in bud but not open, purple chives 
and hostas
The flowering trees went through their cycle very quickly as a very late spring...so did not get any photos of cherry or apple blossoms. My yard is always a balancing act between flower beds with digging dogs.
Dug up another patch of ratty lawn...mostly dog holes converting it to planting spots..irises and chair a favorite spot for breakfast if good weather.Then on the other hand took self and dogs out after a busy work day for a burger
beer or two
