This is a Spanish broom, blooming two weeks ago in my Denver gardens.

Just got back from a two-week visit to Denver that turned into four weeks.  When I arrived in Denver in early May, there were no leaves on the trees and nothing was blooming, because Denver received a big snowfall in early May.

Korean spice viburnum blooming in my Denver garden.  Very fragrant!

When I left Denver yesterday, summer weather had arrived, all the trees had leaves, but the lilacs never really bloomed and we went right into roses in bloom.  It was strange indeed.

The Japanese maple has finally grown new leaves after having been frozen off by early May snow.

I was very very happy to get back to Seattle and back to my new little home here.  I am happy to know I really did make the right decision a year ago to make the move here.

But I can tell by looking at Seattle that the area has had no rain.  The green that you associate with Seattle is missing.  The slopes by the side of the highway are brown with dryness.  I hope we get some rain soon!