Springtime in Salt Lake

I guess it's almost summertime, but either way, we've gotten some good rain lately and everyone's gardens are going crazy (and, of course, so are the weeds). I'll take some photos of our garden this weekend...the huge lavender spread in the back yard is about to bloom, and the roses are incredible - HUGE and beautiful. If only I could keep the aphids off the new buds.

I'm planting one pot of these poppy mallows in our back yard where a spurge plant bit the dust. They do so well here, especially in a low-water environment, and I think they're so pretty in spring. Freddy likes watching the bumble bees (from a distance). Oh, and this is post-haircut!