Memorial Day weekend ....

Sundrop Oenothera fruticosa (primrose) is always a welcome sight in May. Its vivid yellow flowers really stand out. You couldn't ask for a more care free plant.

This is white Astilbe planted next to Oakleaf hydrangea.

Hypericum Perforatum (St. John's Wort). One of it's active compounds, hypericin, functions as an antidepressant for mild to moderate depression. It has shown anti-cancer properties, when stimulated by certain wavelengths of light, in its capacity to cause cancer cell apoptosis, or cell suicide. 

This is what happens when you let broccoli florets go to flower. It seemed like one day it was harvest time and the next it was twice as big and blooming.

The Gold Flame Spirea has recovered from being transplanted.

An unusual Veronica x spicata "Tickled Pink" plume made for an interesting architectural photo.

Leucanthemum superbum Aglaya popping open after one season in the garden.

Rosa Oktoberfest now fully in bloom. This is a vigorous rose that never disappoints. Huge flowers, long bloom season and it repeats in the fall.

We have no idea what the name of this ground over is but is has a nice yellow bloom in May but can quickly choke out small plants.