Ten Minute Gardening

  A few observations:   The spring bulbs are all but done, replaced by irises, dames rocket, lily of the valley, aquilegia and bleeding hearts. The old fashioned roses have begun to send out a few brave blossoms to test the waters. It will not be long before the rest of the rose buds follow. [...]

    Here’s some info about a climbing herb that has moved house with me several times – Hops Humulus lupulus                           Perennial (annual varieties are available)   Hardy to Zone 3   Height: 20’ – 25’ + (very fast grower)

The last of the sweet peas of 2008               Photos of the plants still blooming after our 6″ snowfall.