Photos I took in the last couple of months reveal amazing contrast in these gardens. As we prepare to depart spring and enter summer, I’m celebrating all the growth spring delivered.

The veggie garden including potato patch and pea trellis just one month ago:

And today:

The perennial bed by the hot tub/former dog yard a few months ago (note the black arches and vines in background):

And today, packed with catmint, dianthus, and other perennials:

The new raised bed with its young Rainier cherry tree near the chicken mansion two months ago:

And today, overflowing with geum, artichokes, and columbine:

The sweet pea planters on the main deck three weeks ago:

And today, with their first scented blooms: