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The Hastas are really coming in now :) I'm so glad. They get limited sun in the morning, and I see the neighbors having great success in more sunny area's, but I imagine by July that these will look fantastic. I hit them with some miracle grow on Sunday, and will repeat this saturday or Sunday, and I think that really helped them along! :)

Just a quick shot of my deck box. I actually have 2, but need to get a 2nd set of rails for the other box, which has petunias in it. It's not growing as thick and full as these are, but arent they fun? Don't mind the mess around the deck, it's kind of my storage/work space! LOL
These I believe, are the Russell Lupine's I put in this year. They will grow 3-4' tall and have lovely pinkish purple blooms - long and narrow. I was instructed to plant them at least 18" apart, so the other one is about 3' away... but they will add a nice splash of tall color I believe.

Our new seating area. In the past we utilized the more central area of the yard which is directly behind the back door, and looks directly into the neighbors yard. I realized last year that I truly wasn't enjoying my yard anymore back there, since it is quite 'busy' in the neighbors yard. This year I set us up on the side of the house, which, with the trees actually feels very homey and cozey. Tye loves it and has sat out there 3 out of the last 4 nights reading. I pulled some stakes I bought several years ago which were supposed to be candle holders, and am using them as cup holders instead for our drinks. Kinda artsy fartsy but I really like it! :)