Month: April 2017
The Thrillium of Trillium
Sorry about the title, I just had to express how happy I am that we now have some White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) – in bloom – of our very own.
Bluebells and Bleeding Hearts
Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) and Old-Fashioned Bleeding Hearts (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) are among the most endearing blooms of spring.
Tulip Report for Late April: Meh
It’s been a good year for Crabapples and Daffodils, but less than stellar when it comes to Tulips. Which is disappointing, because I look forward keenly to Tulip season every spring.
The Lurie Garden Bee Hives
So guess what? Judy and I were invited to see the bee hives at the Lurie Garden. We visited during our lunch break last week.
I Love Flowering Crabapples
When it comes to small flowering trees, is there anything better than the Crabapple (Malus sp.)? Of course not – I’m glad you agree. And my ‘Donald Wyman’ flowering crab is especially lovable this year. I don’t think I’ve ever seen this tree so full of blooms.
A Daffodil Turning Point
When historians write about our garden, clearly they will divide my work with Daffodils into two periods: BC (Before Colorblends) and CE (Colorblends Era).
Farewell to the Mt. Cuba Center
There’s lots going on in Chicago right now that I’m impatient to share, but I have to do one more post on the Mt. Cuba Center.
Trout Lilies and Trilliums, Tra La!
So these past few days Judy and I have been staying with friends who live outside of Baltimore. On Friday we had an expedition to the Mt. Cuba Center near Wilmington, Delaware. This is a sort of botanical garden dedicated to the native plants of the Mid-Atlantic region. There’s lots from Mt. Cuba to show …
Spicebush and Forsythia
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) and Forsythia, two shrubs that burst into yellow flowers in early spring. They seem to exemplify two different styles in the garden.
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