Tag Archives: spring blooms

February ’24 in Review

Posted on March 6, 2024 by carolee

The early days of February more than made up for the dismal gloom of January! There were 22 glorious, sunny days that not only lifted spirits, but energized the body and got the blood flowing! Although some days were still … Continue reading →

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Six on Saturday: Feb 24

Posted on February 24, 2024 by carolee

Happy Saturday to each and every one of you gentle readers! As you can see, winter came back overnight with one of those lovely snows that frosts each and every surface and makes the landscape clean and beautiful again. I’m … Continue reading →

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New Daffodils for 2024

Posted on January 5, 2024 by carolee

Yes, I know I said I wouldn’t be planting any additional daffodils, because 4,000 ought to be enough! However, it is REALLY hard to resist temptation so just a few new ones will be appearing in the gardens come Spring. Daffodils (Narcissi, … Continue reading →

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Recovery!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by carolee

The 4″ of heavy snow melted almost entirely in one day, but it was followed by a 25 F night. Surprisingly, there was not as much damage as I expected. The Front Garden doesn’t look too bad, although there are … Continue reading →

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April Snow

Posted on April 21, 2021 by carolee

The forecasters were correct for once, although we really didn’t get much rain at all before it turned into snow as the temperatures fell. By evening, even the tiny, tiny flakes were beginning to form a thin blanket. I’d been … Continue reading →

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Hellebores!

Posted on April 2, 2020 by carolee

AND, finally there are hellebores!  I assume these “Lenten Roses” knew when Lent occurs this year, and behaved accordingly.  Many gardeners near me have had hellebores blooming for weeks, and as soon as I see their lovely posts the inspection … Continue reading →

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