Blue

I don't know why I am drawn to blue flowers. I like them almost as much as I do green blooms. Above is a picture of some of my Blue Flax. I can't say enough about this plant. It's easy to grow, blooms it's first year, and doesn't need to be deadheaded! This picture does not capture the deep blue color of this plant...quite a showy plant! My Lime Sorbet Columbine is blooming. I wish it would turn around so I could take a good picture of the bloom! The blooms are creamy/lime green in color and really pop out in between my Hosta's. This was one of my three new Hosta's I bought last year....isn't it pretty??

So many to still get in the ground!

I took the pots out of the garage today. I'm glad I did because they were showing signs of sun neglect! It's supposed to get down to 39 degrees tonight, and since they have been in the garage (and not exposed to

the extreme temps) I am going to bring them all in again tonight.

These BB's stayed outside and seem fine.

Mother Nature, you are not being nice!

Despite the freezing temps, the Jacob's Ladder is blooming!

Poor, poor Sedum . This will be their third year.

Astilbe by the Burning Bushes . These were planted last year.

Even our Boxwoods took a beating!

Endless Summer H. planted last spring.

The "best looking" ES, which is by the house. These were all covered, but still took a beating. this was planted one week before the freezing temps.

Not sure if this ES will make it! This was also planted one week before the freezing temps.

I took a stroll around the garden beds this morning to check on the damage. I don't think it's as bad as I thought, but there will be some losses. Above are the damaged plants.