I did not know that meaning for swans. I have always been very attracted to them. Thank you!

You are always so sweet and encouraging. ♥

Here is my contribution, Neli.

You are so sweet, thank you!

I have not made a pineapple upside-down cake in years. Now I really want to make it. ♥

All the flowers are so bold and beautiful clustered together. Someone did an awesome job selecting them to grow together. ♥

Everything is blooming beautifully this year for sure.

I love all the bird plaques on the outside of the house, they are stunning, Joan.

I have noticed that some of your plants are ahead of mine and mine ahead of yours. Perhaps some of your plants think they are in a warmer microzone than mine. I have been dehydrating all week and cutting

Thank you, @bleujay I appreciate your thoughts, always. I do love sharing my gardens with the community in hopes that it inspires them in some way.

I would love to have you see the gardens in person. ♥

I actually like to eat the Nasturtium flowers and I had a salad for dinner last night and forgot to pick some. Have a wonderful weekend, Joan.

Thank you very much, Abagail. It is so nice of you to drop by to see the flowers.

Oh, how awesome to have seen the bear, at least you got a photo. It looks to be a decent size. I hope your congestion clears up so you can enjoy gardening again. Ugh!

So sorry to hear about the cats all missing, so sad. I hope you get over that nasty cough soon.

Insects rarely stay still long enough for us to get great photos. You managed just fine. ❤️

Glad to hear you are home. Slow and steady my friend. ❤️

Hi Joan, wow three years already. Where does the time go? So many of us have been here for years and have seen so many lives turned inside and out due to loosing a beloved family member. Our communities

I am glad you’re feeling better. I am going to try my hand at your recipe as I have yet to master scones. 😀

I have always felt that too. ♥