May is my favorite month, not just because I'll be turning 60 here in a few days. Flowers, birds, insects abound with life and it is so good to just watch and listen. 
The first iris to bloom on May 1.
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| This is a bearded iris that is actually lavender, but the camera makes it look bluish. Pretty in either case. |
These are a dense ground cover called ajuga or carpet bugle; it has a purple flower and is perennial.
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| Tulip in two colors |
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Hubby bought a roto tiller for a great price. Here he's trying it out.
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