Sadly our white snowdrops have finished their blooming season in our garden. They were such a treat for sure and will be missed. However, blue Siberian squills, crocuses, and hellebores are taking their place along with many, many groupings of fabulous daffodils. Also starting to pop are some gorgeous pink azalea blossoms. Sadly, also popping … Continue reading Signs of Spring
Observations
Spring is Just Around the Corner
According to WCVB-TV, we are experiencing one of the warmest winters ever recorded in the Greater Boston Area. It does appear to be true as we are noticing that many of our spring bulbs, such as the Snowdrops and Crocus, are emerging and flowering earlier than usual. And the Daffodil stems are about three to … Continue reading Spring is Just Around the Corner
My Winter Flower Fix
Everyone keeps talking about our recent record-setting high temperatures in the Greater Boston Area. In fact, some restaurants served their customers outdoors, and one of our neighbors hung her wash out to dry. It was in the 70s, after all! Of course, even as I type, the news is all about a major snowstorm headed … Continue reading My Winter Flower Fix
End of Year Garden
We’ve had several recent snowstorms, which have brought our fall leaf raking to a halt. Many friends and neighbors do not rake their leaves and some gardening experts are definitely against it. However, the main reason we like to rake is not to remove every single leaf but to make it easier for our spring … Continue reading End of Year Garden
The Late Season Garden
The days are getting shorter and cooler, and “sweater weather” has arrived. The Autumnal Equinox officially ushers in the new season and its promise of crisp air and show-stopping leaf displays. Fall is an especially busy time of the year and there’s much to do in the garden. Our chives are producing a second bloom. … Continue reading The Late Season Garden
‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangeas Enchant
We are told that ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangeas bloom much longer than average hydrangea macrophylla plants and do well in colder climates since they are able to bloom on the current season’s new growth. This year’s blooms on our plants are not disappointing for sure. Many colorful daylilies are also outstanding in our midsummer garden. Sadly, … Continue reading ‘Endless Summer’ Hydrangeas Enchant
In Bloom in Our Garden
In bloom in our garden are irises, baptisia, foxgloves, clematis, roses and some of the hostas. I don’t ever remember our hostas blooming so early. The peony blossoms are mostly gone and I’ll be clipping off their seedpods just above a lower leaf on each stem. The peony plants make a nice summer border. The … Continue reading In Bloom in Our Garden
Summer’s Coming
What a spring this has been… wet, wet, wet and cold! According to news reports, this has been the wettest spring ever recorded. One columnist wrote, “Rainfall famine has turned to a rainfall feast.” In spite of the frequent showers and low temperatures, the daffodils were really beautiful. The pink tulips were lovely even though … Continue reading Summer’s Coming
Welcome to Spring!
Our calendar tells us that spring has arrived. Signs of spring are evident throughout our garden. Snowdrops are in bloom and some of the daffodil foliage is emerging. In shaded areas, there are still some mounds of snow. The start of Daylight Saving Time has given us an extra hour of welcome sunlight. This is … Continue reading Welcome to Spring!