Spring! Warmer temperatures. Liberating sunshine. Buds waiting off stage to burst forth in elegance. Sprouts determined to push through the winter’s debris to make their entrance. Colors overwhelming our vision. Of course we have pollen showers from surrounding trees covering the porch and patio with a yellow haze. Garden cleanup awaits. Tools require sharpening. The […]
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Category: Spring Color
Blue Spring Flowers
I have no problem finding space in my garden for a wildflower. Most of them bloom in early spring before the trees leaf out and searching for wildflowers in the chilly sunshine is a great reason to get outdoors. The native plants perform well with little maintenance although some need thinning from time to time. […]
Blooming Blessings
As Shawn and I finished preparations for the Easter feast I noticed three empty vases on the counter. She had a plan, of course. She handed snippers to our adult children (Amanda and Michelle, Daniel and Robert, youngest is twenty-nine) and sent them to the garden. “Go out and pick bouquets for the table.” Consider […]