Now into May, the post-azalea era, roses, irises and peonies are taking over.

If you look carefully, you'll see behind the bench what is a little (purple) hide-away for my hand tools and the lawn mover.

I added a small lily pond behind that lone white oriental poppy, in the center of the photo, Since this photo, the lotus has sprouted full, and a frog has taken up residence.

The breakfast garden....