Baby girl called from work that morning and we were talking about it and all at once she said "Mom...is dad out cleaning the yard?!!!!" I said "You know he is!!" (Bill can't stand for leaves to be on his grass...especially after he had just cut it for Easter!)
But lookie here what popped out...my first Iris bloom of the year....oh glory!!!!!
Now this little tree is my pride and joy....down here we call it the Grandaddy Graybeard...it is really a Fringe Tree.....but when I was a little girl you could see them in yards and I thought they were the prettiest trees I had ever seen....this was just alittle tiny bush when I bought it 8 yrs ago and I trimmed it to be a tree.....
When it is in full bloom it is glorious....the last big hurricane that came thru literally split it in half to the ground...I cried so and couldn't bare to look at it....sweet Bill went and put a C-clamp on it and some strong straps and it LIVED!!! It is still split in the middle and he keeps a rubber strap on it but it has healed over and I am so happy! See the tiny white little dangling fringes? Ohhhh they smell heavenly...but it just reminds me of my childhood and such a simplier time in life..
We had a hard frost about a week ago and it took it's toll on the Azaleas....but some still popped out with color..... 
If I could really grow them without killing them I'd have them on every inch of the yard....I love them!!!!
Oh and before I leave.. here is a picture of 'Herman' in all his fine 'greenery'! lol lol
Please go by Susan's over at A Southern Daydreamer to really see some beautiful outdoor spaces and color...It is Outdoor Wednesday....join in on the fun!!!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far....don't let this day go by without telling someone you love them...you may never get another chance...love you guys!♥
40 lil sweet taters came by...:
Tat wind can be bad...we had several days before it arrived in your part of the country.
The pictures of the tree and flowers make my fingers itch to get out in the yard right now...in my gown and it is still dark - so guess I had better wait a spell.
Enjoy the rest of the week.
Your yard looks so pretty with all the trees in bloom! I think maybe spring has arrived!! Have a great week!!
The pictures of your flowers are beautiful, especially the frings tree. It looks so soft and delicate. Glad Bill was glad to save it for you after it was damaged.
So pretty Dot-- my pansies and forsythia are giving us some color now and the grass is green and my perennials are coming out. It really feels like spring!
You are so lucky to have so much color in your yard right now!
I have had some daffodiles, but the little ones picked them all and they have since stopped blooming!
But thank you for sharing your gorgeous outside space and eye candy...I just made my morning!
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful!!
Our Miss Kim Lilacs have little buds and so does our Dogwood, by the dining room. The Redbud by the breakfast room window is blooming. Missouri Azalea's don't usually get as big as they do in the south...that is, in this part of MO. They get big in south MO. I love the Azalea's of the south..that's a fond memory from my years living in Louisiana and Tennessee.
It's greening up,little by little in Missouri! I just saw Terri's(Lakewood Manor) pictures of our Governer's Mansion. The tulips were all abloom. The house had some renovation done, recently and it looks fabulous! We're stopping next time we go to the lake.
Seeing pictures of spring in other areas gives me hope it's really coming! blessings, pam
Beautiful flowers, we're still waiting here in Michigan! Love all of your pictures, keep them coming. Dawn
I heard about the wind and storms from my relatives in Alabama! Scary! Your blooms are gorgeous and I remember your back yard too how pretty is it! Don't you just love spring? Well, minus the winds and storms!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Your yard looks beautiful and I love the last sentence in your post. So true!!
I love irises too. I'm glad that tree survived; it's gorgeous.
Oooh, that is one beautiful tree! I don't think I've ever seen one .
Here in Acworth, Ga. I thought the wind was going to blow our house to the land of OZ.. trees are down all over the place and people still don't have electricity since Monday morning. We got lucky ours came back after a couple of hours.
Oh what a gorgeous tree. I have never seen on of those and it is breathtaking. No wonder you wanted one. I love all the flowers too, and I would have a ton if I could. Hugs, Marty
All of your blooms look great...we love those graybeards here too...I should probably get one myself!
Oh sweet Picket, thanks for sharing all your pretty flowers with this Michigander! When we had sleet a couple of days ago I could have cried, oh that is right I did! lol I do have some daffodils that are blooming, a little beat up but not to bad.
Hi Picket, your flowers are just beautiful. You can sure tell you love working in your yard. We had a tree removed and that began a whole new landscaping of the yard. Maybe that's why Norm hates to do things around here. Hee Hee. But, it's coming together. I wish I could visit more, but for now there just isn't enough hours in the day. This Saturday, we're doing a Luau around the pool at the clubhouse, about 75 so far are coming.Like I have time for this. :)I'll be back soon. miss ya.
Love Ya,
Chris
Hey Dot!!! I love your outdoor pictures they are beautiful!! I went out yesterday and spotted my tulips coming up so hopefully soon I will have color again in my yard too!!:0) I also love your Easter pictures your family is gorgeous as always!!! Have a wonderful day my friend!!~hugs~Wendy
I have never seen a Fringe tree, it is beautiful, and so are the rest of your flowers.
Hi Dot, beautiful pictures. That iris is out of this world!!
Happy Outdoor Wednesday.
Barb
GM Sweet P. Girl your yard is just beautiful..now yesterday we had spring and right in the middle of it ...it snowed again for an hour and then it was spring again..talk about crazy weather here..Oh and I have 2 blue jays busy building a nest in one of my hanging pots on the porch..I have not been out in the yard to work at all this year..every time I think about it I look at all the unfinished projects in the house ha ha!!...May you have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Spring has arrived!!! Your yard is showing all the signs...beautiful!!!
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Hey Dot I love you!! That tree is awesome, never seen one like it! And your iris is glorious, ours are up about 8 inches! My yard is looking a little better since I mowed it, but we have a long way to go yet! Kims got all the pictures on her camera and hasn't sent any to me yet, I have one of them on my camera tho so I'll send that one. Drew got his hair cut and he's looking mighty fine I must say LOL!! Your new quilt sounds gorgeous, and perfect with the new bed, send pictures please!! I gotta go eat some bean soup, made it with the hambone from Sunday! Its calling my name! TTYL!! xoxoxo
something happened to my password, its not taking so I gotta comment using name/url!!!
Beautiful Yard! I've visited your blog before, but I'm not sure if I've ever commented!
I enjoy your posts so much!
Blessings,
Mandy
What a beautiful tree, no wonder you wanted one...I've never seen one here in PA, how sweet of your DH to keep it alive for you:)
Have a great day,
Rondell
I loved seeing your outdoors, Dot ... especially little Herman. He should audition for the Geico ads.
Take care and enjoy those pretty azaleas.
Your yard looks so gorgeous all full of color. Mine is still dull brown and will be for awhile. It's gret that he was able to save your beautiful tree!
OH that was beautiful --and torture. Here in Utah is is snowing today -SNOWING!!! I can't stand it. Looking at all your gorgeous photos make me want to cry with envy. LUCKY!!
Dot, that is one of the prettiest trees I've ever seen, and one I've never heard of!!!! Your azaleas look gorgeous. The only thing I don't like about them is when they're done flowering they're not the prettiest thing to look at. And Herman? He's just the cutest!
Justine :o )
Hi Picket,
Your yard is so pretty. The fringe tree is amazing, so happy you were able to save it.
I was checking out your previous post. You have a lovely family and the photos you took of your home .....spectacular. Love the brown tones in the photos.
Have a happy day
Kris
Happy Outdoor Wednesday Dot..Sorry I haven't been around as much lately..... I haven't felt good. Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan
Sis, Your yard looks amazing. It's so full of beautiful colors. I love that little fringe tree. I have never seen one before. it gets really windy here too. Especially since we're wide open to the farm fields. My dh did help me last weekend cleaning up the flowers beds. I mowed for the first time yesterday. We were one of the only houses in the neighborhood that didn't have any remaining snow. But, we can.. still get snow. It's suppose to rain for the next few days. Maybe the grass will turn green again. I can see little tiny buds on the trees. You are lucky to live in such a warm climate. Your beautiful pictures give me hope!
Hugs, Terrie
Your yard is so pretty. I love the tree. I have never seen one. Check out the "Bumbo seats" on my blog. I linked it back to you, hope you don't mind.
Your tree is beautiful - I'm glad Bill could save it. I have a Russian Olive that split and pulled up out of the ground a bit. My Dad did the very same thing. He clamped it back together and pulled it back up with the lawn tractor, then put a rubber hose on it and secured it back up with ropes. I don't know how those guys know that it will survive but it's amazing -they do! Your little iris is so pretty. I'll be seeing mine in about a month! Happy Spring! ~ Robyn
Hello dear Dot, please forgive me for not visiting as much as I would like. I am overwhelmed with company and constant therapy on my knee. I have missed you girl. I start each day thinking I will get to everyone and fail miserably. My company leaves on Sun. and I expect to have more time for my friends.
Your post today is lovely ,and your first iris bloom is pretty. The fringe tree is so fragile looking. I love the way it looks. I would cry too if my beautiful tree was hurt so badly. Lucky you to have your dh save it. I do love your outdoor post today. We have had bad wind here too. It is better now.
Have a happy day tomorrow Dot.
Hugs...Jeanne
Sorry about your wind! We had about 65 mile an hour winds and have small branches in the back...it will have to wait until Mr. B comes home to clean up. We even had the dreaded snow this afternoon...infact again right now. But the bright news it will be gone tomorrow!:)
Your tree is fabulous, the blossoms do like frilly fringe.. and I love all the flowers. It was a wonderful post!
hugs,Beth,
with a southern accent! You made me laugh!
(Girl, I am from Idaho where we grew spuds...we have our own distinct accent...)lol
Thank You for your kind thoughts. I am blessed to have had her in my life for so many years. She taught me so many things, and left me with memories that will love and comfort me forever.
Your Easter looked like a blast..I do believe the Pickets need chickens.. cuz you all must have bought out every egg to dye..come MOnday..there were none at our store! The Greybeard is so gorgeous! I have never seen one before.
Dot, what on earth is that pretty tree? Is is called a greybeard? It really is pretty! And that iris! Girl, that is a prize winner. I love azaleas too.
XO,
Sheila :-)
I am so glad that your husband put a "C" clamp on the tree you call grand daddy greybeard. It is a lovely, lovely bush that you cut so it would grow like a tree. Your blog is so interesting.
Joyce
Beautiful pictures...I've never had luck with azaleas....but I so love them. I also planted some iris bulbs not sure how they will do but I so admired yours last year. :)
Hugs~ J
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