Thank you. I love all the shades of violet flowers and can't wait to see the summer flowers emerge.

Thank you, @bluemoon I do love to share what's blooming each week as everything comes and goes so fast. The Orange Azalea is always stunning and I have had it for over 25 years.

you have so many nice places to enjoy being an island. ❤️

I have always wanted to see Switzerland since a young girl as my grandfather came from Zurich. I loved seeing your photos and your experiences, thank you for sharing. ❤️

I love the views and those are a lot of stairs, oh my!

The waterwheel from the 1700’s and it still looks amazing I am glad they use it as a teaching tool ❤️

I feel your love for the sea. There is something about water that draws our hearts towards the sea. The poppies are gorgeous and I am glad you shared their beauty with us.

Hi @fixyetbroken That dwarf Iris is one of my favorite flowers for late spring. She is just beautiful.

It's no wonder you are so exhausted with all the work you do to keep up the homestead.

I know right? I was so hopeful and they actually survived. I have seen them in the gardens this week.

It is such a wonderful experience to see them emerge and then enjoy the nectar throughout the summer.

I had to give them a fighting chance and I'm so happy they emerged.

I am surprised that you do not have more diversity with the butterflies.

We are just now starting to see the annual butterflies arrive. I have never seen a moth cocoon but that would be fun to see emerge too. You must have a plethra of different varieties to enjoy.

You are so kind, @tengolotodo I could not be happier with the results. I saw one of them flying about the gardens today and it made my heart sing.

Thanks, Joan I was not sure they would ever come out of the chrysalis stage but am so excited to see it actually happen after so many months.

They sure do brighten my day and the gardens are stunning right now. Thank you for dropping by today, @ace108. ♥

Hi Edith, I love all the peonies the same. I can't pick a favorite.

Thanks, the holly bush isn't that tall so it was easy to photograph them.

The plants look so healthy and I imagine you will have a very nice harvest.