We all have our weaknesses, and one of mine is for those bicolor tulips that have a rim of one color and central color of another. while solid colors make a strong statement in the landscape view, the striking look of two colors suits me best. Three Examples One way I like to see these […]
spring garden
I Have A Thing For Bicolor Bulbs, Especially Tulips
The Early Flowers
The first flowers have finally made their appearance, and even gone by a bit quickly since the fickle Ohio weather was very warm for a few brief days. The snowdrops are quite sturdy and longest lasting of the early bloom. The tiny snow crocus are quite delicate, more so than their garden crocus siblings. So […]
early bloomers
here in the ga. piedmont, we are in the full flush of spring; the many sweet smellsof a dixie springtime are almost overwhelming in the still night air. a huge wisteriavine climbs into my old magnolia tree; they seem to co-exist well, and i haventgot the heart to do the “right”thing, which would be cutting […]
Tip-toeing into Spring
I went to the Home and Garden show last Wednesday – it sure was crowded. One benefit was that I purchased some tomato seeds to start. This year is particularly good year to have a later start on indoor seeds, since the harsh winter is still with us here (even though temperatures are rising and […]
Mud Season
Kathy Purdy describes her “mud season”. I loved her description of our ‘cold climate’ spring. When I lived in the city, the muddy thaw that segues winter to spring was never so noticeable, but once I moved to the country…. that muddy time consternated me. Here, the water is table is high, for one thing. […]
Delicacies of Spring
I have returned from the balmy trade winds and eternal summer of Maui to a delicate spring in Ohio. Not that it will last, but the beauties of soft watercolor clouds and newly awakened buzzing bees in the warmth of beginning spring season are delightful. There is a special freshness to the air at this […]
