Perspective: The sun was coming up so beautifully this morning, so I took a little extra time in the garden to see about what work I'll need to focus on before the heat this weekend. 1) Blueberries are flowering everywhere, and the tulips we didn't get in the ground until March are blooming late but strong. I think we'll have them for at least another week! 2) Bleeding heart are proliferating in blossoms, especially the two giants near the entrance walkway. 3) Peonies are just about ready to finally show themselves. 4) Light coming through the side yard highlights astilbe, heuchera, and the trunks of dogwood, maple, and magnolia. 5) Our 70-year-old dogwood is nearing peak bloom, and the younger dogwood is just starting to flower. 6) The first columbine!