The only proclamations for Earth Day in my garden were made by more flowers blooming and birds singing in the trees.The first of the viburnums is in full bloom today!If you want to forget that odd, …
Eagerly Anticipating the Lilacs
After the long winter, I am eagerly awaiting the lilac blooms this spring.Last spring the lilacs had an off year, due to some unexpected winter weather in April. The cold weather froze out many of the …
Setting Up Day at May Dreams Gardens
More signs of spring were noted today. The serviceberries (Amelanchier sp.) are now blooming, joining the flowering pears which are also in full bloom.I think the serviceberry is a nice substitute for …
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Bloom Day Week Wrap Up
Now that Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day for April is past, some of my flowers, like these woodland violets, have decided to really bloom.And having been to every Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day post that is …
Enjoy Flowering Pear Trees From Afar
The Flowering Pear trees (Pyrus calleryana) are blooming all over the city, especially in newer neighborhoods like mine. What's not to love about a tree that has such beautiful white flowers in the …
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Vegetable Garden Update: One Month Later
The peas have sprouted in the garden, along with all the other early spring vegetables I sowed back on March 16th. The vegetable garden is right on schedule after one month.Even though the seeds have …
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