Thanks Greg! Feels good to be back into it. For a couple of years I really let my gardens go, and for the last 2 years I've been reclaiming them. At first it seemed like this monumental task, and totally overwhelmed me. I beat myself up over neglecting everything so badly, and kept telling myself if I didn't take care of what I have, I had no business adding any new plants. I changed my attitude toward the whole thing; first, it was just a bunch of little tasks, not one monumental task. And second, I realized new plants gave me just the incentive I needed to get out there and take care of the garden (no matter how lazy I feel, I can't install a new plant in a weedy bed!). Turns out, bearded Irises arrive at the perfect time to get things under control
