Which is the Fairest of Them All?

I have garden fever lately, so I will likely be scarce around here in Blog World. But I had to post some favorite garden pics... I have way too many to sort through but I hope to do this from time to time....

Tulips are making me insanely happy this year. These were just planted last year from an assortment, so I didn't know what would come up.






I bought this asian lily as a flowering plant last year, so this is the first time I'm seeing it come up from below... it surprises me how differently it's coming up from my only other lily, an oriental stargazer lily. I love how fat and symmetrical the main rosette is. :)


I find it fascinating the way ants pester peony blossoms and yet seem to do no harm, but I didn't know until now that the ants start while the buds are yet forming....


And finally, I'm diggin' my compost! ;-) Get an eyeful of it now!! :-D