May May is a gorgeous month, offering blossoms by the bundle as well as early vegetables to nibble. Peonies, poppies and pyracantha are usually all in bloom at the beginning of the month.
Strawberries are ready to pick, along with snow peas, snap peas and plenty of lettuce.
In the week before May fades into June, hollyhocks are blossoming and the first roses have opened fragrant petals. Another May treat is provided by the serviceberry tree we planted a few years ago. Its berries ripen toward the end the month and I like to start each morning by picking a handful to put on my cereal. Unfortunately, the robins are as fond of these small blue fruits as I am, and it's a constant battle to keep them from gobbling the whole crop. May. If you didn't fertilize the lawn in April, feed it now.