IF ONLY MORE PEOPLE COULD STOP AND APPRECIATE SPRING!!!
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| MY SEEDLINGS ARE FINALLY READY FOR PLANTING |
Regardless of what you have heard about what is going on in many neighborhoods of Baltimore this morning, I have taken a few moments to share some of the real beauty of what spring is.
I have been anxiously awaiting "real" spring weather and I can safely say it's here. Our last frost date has past in my area and I have gotten busy planting, straightening, shopping and getting my yard in the best shape it can be. Of course that's never really possible since I am always changing things and thinking about projects needed to be done.
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| SOME OF MY ROSE BUSHES COMING ON STRONG |
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| DWARF RED BUCKEYE AWAITING THE HUMMINGBIRDS |
Haven't seen a hummingbird yet but I know they will be here. I have put out a few feeders so they know they are welcome when they finally show up. A friend in South Carolina reported sightings last week so I know they are on the way. With the chilly nights we have had, I don't blame them for taking their time, but they are definitely welcome in my yard.
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| A MUGO PINE SHOWING NEW NEW GROWTH "CANDLES" |
A recent gift from my wife Karen has provided the yard with a well needed Koala Bear.
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| KOALA BEAR LOOKING AT SPRING |
The rose bushes have come to life and almost all survived the harsh month of February. Now the time consuming care starts. I spray my roses with fertilizer and disease fighting chemicals to try and keep them healthy and blooming.
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| HOSTA GROWTH |
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| HELLEBORES CONTINUE IN FULL BLOOM |
These pots include Sunpatients, and Black and Blue Salvia.
Two of the pots are awaiting cherry tomato plants.
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| SOME OF THE POTS ARE FINALLY PLANTED |
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| MORE HOSTAS IN VARIOUS STAGES OF GROWTH |
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| GUARDIAN OF THE GARDEN |
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| JAPONICA CONTINUES IN FULL BLOOM |
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OUR FRONT YARD DOGWOOD LOOKING GREAT
I hope everyone can take some time and enjoy the beauty of spring. Forget all the problems of the world and take in some Nature's beauty and gifts. I surely will.
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Your Hellebores are beautiful. I like the white flowers because they blend with anything and are so prominent in the garden. Weather wise you're so far ahead of us here in central NJ. Still waiting for some Daffodils to fully bloom.
ReplyDeleteI look longingly at your roses and hostas. With our deer problem here it's impossible to keep them going. I even had to fence off Zinnias so they bloomed for the butterflies. Speaking of Zinnias your seedlings look great.
Enjoy Spring and watching your garden grow!
Leslie in NJ
Thanks for your compliments and comment. Spring has just turned to summer suddenly here in Baltimore and the plants have taken off. Your turn is coming. And our first male hummer has arrived in earnest! Keep reading my blog................
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