Uncategorized 26 May 2026

There are certain flowers that make me stop every single time 

There are certain flowers that make me stop every single time 🌸

For me, it’s peonies.

Whenever I have a listing with peonies blooming in the garden, or mine start appearing at home, I always pause and take a picture.

I especially love them just before they open — when they’re still perfectly tucked into those little round blooms, waiting for their moment.

This time of year always gets me excited.

I start scrolling through old photos from my phone, remembering what bloomed where, and thinking ahead to what the garden will look like in a few short weeks.

Then come the nursery visits…

Looking at flower pots
finding new ideas
and convincing myself I can somehow make room for one more thing 😂

This year, I’m hoping to find the perfect place for a dogwood tree.

Gardens are funny that way — they’re never really finished.

They just keep evolving.

If you love gardening, I’d love to hear — what’s your favourite bloom this time of year?
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