“All the World is a stage, and all the men and women merely players (and stage hands.)” Shakespeare

The title of this play is Spring featuring Peggy Martin in the starring role for her 18th season.

 Supporting actors include The Yellow Iris Girls,

The Pansies

along with the young Redbud, Dogwood and Mr. Ivy.

Making a brief guest appearance, all the way from Texas, was Monarch playing a variety of roles.

Caterpillar

Chrysis 

and Madame Butterfly

Most of the action in April was backstage where the set is being renovated to accommodate the aging stage hands.

Anticipating a number of guests appearances for the summer season, a buffet of milkweed, herbs, and other host plants and pollinators is being prepared. In the process the compost bin was depleted.

Not to worry, another one is in the works.

Auditions are also being conducted backstage to support veteran ground covers,

Cascade Stonecrop, also known as Sedum Divergens, is a bit slow coming on stage, but once established is very dependable and looks vibrant most of the year.

Creepy Time does very well in spring and early summer, as temperatures increase she looks a bit scruffy but continues to do her job of controlling weeds.

The additional ground covers will also provide assistance to the tired stage hands. 

The finalist are 

Microclover

and 

Creeping Phlox

The stage is set, let the show begin!