lagging behind

It's crazy blooming time here in portland! here are a few pictures from the past couple of weeks -- I hope to get caught up to real time soon:



here's a variegated weigela gone WILD. It has a cascading habit, and it has been cascading a lot.



here's a close up of the flower -- isn't it pretty?



these poppies are almost entirely gone by now, but when they're blooming they're very fun. (this photo was from two weeks ago.)



The siberian iris are still hanging on, but only just. (this photo also from two weeks ago -- note the yard debris can in the background!)