Why did I plant these hyacinths in a straight row? Is it possible to plant these “soldiers of spring” in another way, other than a straight row? Somewhere it is probably possible, but not where the …
Pansies or Violas?
Pansies? Or Violas? I am in favor of both pansies and violas for early spring color in containers and window boxes, or even just planted in the ground. I purchased and planted my pansies and violas …
The Irises Waltz In
May I introduce to you Iris histrioides 'Lady Beatrix Stanley', a new dwarf iris that I purchased last fall from Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. Did you know that there really was a Lady Beatrix Stanley? I …
Cruising For Pansies And Violas
Yes, that’s me, driving slowly by the still desolate garden centers, peering out the window hoping for a glimpse of the first pansies and violas for sale. I have my routes, I make my rounds. On the …
Thoughts on Seeing The First Crocus Blooms Turn Back Into Buds
Just like that, today was overcast and the temperature was around 38 F at 5:00 pm. The crocuses that were blooming yesterday have closed up to guard against the cold. Such is the fickleness of …
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Thoughts On Seeing The First Crocus Bloom…
On this bright, cold sunny afternoon, there it was… the first crocus of the season. And nearby, another crocus. Both were just a few days later in arriving compared to when they showed up last year, …
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