The Butterfly Bush

The day was fabulous! I had the house to myself. And loved every second......til the phone starting ringing. Peace interrupted is a terribly disturbing thing. Sometimes it feels shattering........like glass striking an unforgiving surface. But I made fast work of freeing myself up again.

My wheel barrel was full of compost manure and miracle grow soil.......I 'm elated.Early this morning I had finally found the Butterfly bushes I have been searching for. As I mix the soils together they feel wonderful in my hands.............the soft black rich stuff a delicacy for the garden.....and my new additions.

These are not just any butterfly bushes. They are the variegated ones. The leaves are a deep yellow/gold and green. Though very small they will reach 6ft by summers end and will be adorned with hundreds of tiny flowers configured in a cone-like shape. Since they were plants that had overwintered at the nursery, I got a fantastic price on them!

In the earth they went.............and happily as their tiny branches spread out.........and  the leaves were striking against the velvet black soil.

I sometimes wonder if others get as excited as I do about these things. I have become the person I use to laugh about to others.  Now I find it especially agreeable.

Anyway, the butterfly bushes will bring a variety of life to my yard. Hummingbirds will flock, along with butterflies, bee's and insects (which other birds eat). Can you imagine the beauty that awaits me each day?