The Garden Awakens
Anise 'Woodland Red' ( Illicium floridanum ) A few weeks ago, I thought spring would never arrive, but now the change is astonishing. The nights are still cold (40s and sometimes even 30s) so planting tender annuals and vegetables is unwise although I have already succumbed, but covering and uncovering things gets old quickly. Someone made a wise comment last week and I must agree with them - "Don't plant anything tender until after May 1". Several plants are blooming like never before. One is the Anise shrub (above and below). I don't know if the recent tree pruning, which is allowing more sun into the woodland path, is affecting it or perhaps it is just age, but I've never seen so many blooms. Michael refers to this as "the stinky fish shrub" and I have to admit to smell of the flowers is quite unpleasant. It is so beautiful that I can overlook that. The old pink dogwood tree, which was already here, shades our woodland path and it too is prett
Your garden is pretty in any season.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, especially the night shot! We got no snow this winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Phillip. Snow is beautiful but ready for it to go!
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of snow but your photos are lovely, especially the one through window screen which is how I watch severe weather.
ReplyDeleteThat is my favorite too Jean!
DeleteWelcome to my world. I have hopeful to see the ground after weeks of snow cover. Lucky you getting to stay in during a snow day. Those are the best days. I bet you cooked up something delicious. Love seeing your garden from your windows.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that will would soon get old!
DeleteYour garden looks marvelous in its winter finery.
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