Athens saw two additional days of rain since my last entry one week ago. My apologies to residents of California who may be reading along. But this raises the total to 10 of the previous 14 days where rainfall was recorded. The 22 new tenants in my front yard are grateful for the drink. I'm grateful that I don't have to pay the Athens-Clarke County Water Authority for providing it ! I see nothing but "Win" here.

This means that everyone is happy and healthy, me included. And my eyes may be deceiving me. But I think I see some new growth already.

The reddish stems on the Husker Red Beardtongues seem to be taller by an inch or so.

The Yarrow Coronation Golds are showing the beginnings of blooming.

These shrubs are supposed to bloom in early summer. The flat clusters of small flowers should turn gold. So this looks like they're right on schedule.

I'm really hoping the Silver European Fan Palm tree does well in the sun. After several years of "existing" in the back yard, I'd love to see it grow again. Actually, I'd love to see it get to 15 feet tall like it's supposed to. But I won't hold my breath.

The Goldmound Spireas are doing well, and are supposed to bloom in pink in June and July.

The Happy Returns Daylilies did exactly that - return, which is good, and I am happy.

Still waiting on the mystery bulbs with fingers crossed.

It looks like the Tiny Dessert Asiatic Lilies have multiplied. For whatever reason, it seems like they're quite a bit larger than I remember.

I'll have to research these plants to see if I'm supposed to divide them at a certain point.

Hopefully, this single rose is the start of something good. But this is me we're talking about. My rose bushes don't like me.

As nice as the rain has been for the appearance of the yard, it has put a damper on actually working in it. My next project is on hold as a result.

A coworker asked me if I wanted a small Japanese Maple tree earlier in the week. Uhm . . . Yes ! I'd love one. It will be going out front in an as yet undetermined location at some point if it ever stops raining.