Hi dear readers and friends!
Around here, in the last few days, things have come alive. 


Tulips on every corner, yellow petaled trees, and daffodils and pansies aplenty.


As I strolled through the neighborhood last night in the setting sun, I thought it might be fun to have a listmania garden special! So, without further ado (so you can all get outside to the beautiful springtime)…


FLOWER POWER! Meri’s Favorite Flowers


1. Lilacs. If there are people out there resistant to the charms of the lilac’s aroma, I think they might be goblins or x-men or something. A fleeting joy, but a simple one.


2. Rununculus. Just learned about this one at Easter this year, thanks to my classy mama!

3. Peonies.  Incredible. I learned that they need ants to eat away the layers before they can fully open. 
4. Birds of Paradise. From the very unique and exotic…
5. Hydrangea. … to the very simple. I like the lavender-blue ones with pinkish edges best!
6. Little Johns. Prominent in Ma and Pa’s ‘hood in Arizona