Thankful {things I love} Thursday ...

the peony are in bloom

each year it seems I watch and watch

wondering when it will be that the first bloom appears

and then in the blink of an eye

the entire peony bush is filled with scented flowers

we had quite a downpour last night

with thunder and lightening

the garden is well watered

and little birdie drinking areas

filled to the top

this one is a favourite with the sparrows

tucked in amongst the peony, hosta and larkspur

 ranunculus

and red geraniums

I know that a rule of thumb says peony take a while to re establish themselves once moved.

We lost so many bushes and plants due to the harsh Winter and especially the ice storm that moving this particular Peony was necessary.

It has never looked so good!

I think it prefers it's new spot.

both Peony bushes bloomed at exactly the same time this year

Later this afternoon,

when the garden has dried,

I will pick some blooms ... just a few ... to put on our table ♥

working on a garden project...