The 2024 Garden Year
January 19, 2024 January Our year started with snow, ice and frigid temperatures in mid-January. Our temperatures stayed below freezing for almost a week. I think it was the most consistent cold that we've experienced since moving here. Fortunately, it was a dry snow so there wasn't too much damage. Once again, we almost lost the azara and I'm afraid there would have been some breakage if I had not kept knocking the ice off. February 14, 2024 February In past years, it seems that inclement weather seems to hit around Michael's birthday in mid-February. After the January snow and ice, this month was actually quite tame. Nothing exciting to report - mostly birdwatching . Early flowers like hellebores, cyclamen and crocus begin to bloom in mid month. March 3, 2024 March I got into a walking routine which I'm happy to report I am continuing this year. You get to the point where you feel guilty if you miss a day. I do miss days occasionally but I'm learning that ...
Ooo ... that was a real beauty. I want that, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tree! I had never heard of it but I'm going to look it up!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trees, Phillip! I am wondering is this a so called Japanese cherry tree - Japan's national symbol? If so, it would be the only cherry tree that doesn't have fruit.
ReplyDeleteI like the tree's structure as well as its lovely flowers. It's always a joy to see one of our favorite plants thriving and showing the world how cool it is.
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos, Phillip. You should put a link to last year's entry those photos were breath taking too!
ReplyDeleteI wondered what that droning noise was while I was reading your post. What a beauty that cherry tree is. No wonder the bees are attracted. They see a beacon of nectar to gather.
ReplyDeletePhillip, it a glorious sight in full bloom. Those twisting horizontal branches are wonderful. Not to sound morbid, but I hope it outlives you so you can enjoy it as long as you're there.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Wow, it was cute as a baby and it's gorgeous as a spreading adult! (Now why don't humans look good when we spread in middle age?!)
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ReplyDeleteThe branch structure is really something. The blossom goes without saying.
I seem to recollect catching the end of a TV gardening show where the head gardener of an arboretum was discussing Cherry. Seems many are relatively shortlived. I think he embarked on a feeding programme which increased longevity.
Might be worth googling or such like.
Rob
What a glorious tree! And I especially love that top photograph of the blossoms against the sky.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of you today...because of 2 books I enjoyed that are set in your neck of the woods, I believe. They are "cozies" (I think that's the term) but a total delight and very creatively written. They are the "Thistle & Twigg" mysteries by Mary Saums. Have you read or heard of these? I thoroughly enjoyed them and Saums' descriptions of the land make me want to visit that area. Just thought you'd find them interesting if you have not already heard of them.
It is a beautiful tree...with many qualities to recommend it! I am enjoying your garden a lot this spring~~you grow many plants I can only dream about no way would they survive the clay and grow through the limestone!..gail
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tree. I love the shape of it, and it is just covered in flowers! I hope it lives for a very long time!
ReplyDeleteThose are great photos! Beautiful trees.
ReplyDeleteI have a Kwansan that will bloom in April
Cameron
In a couple of weeks it will time for Sakurafubuki in Alabama!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful shape to that tree. Here's hoping you have a good many years left with it!
ReplyDeleteI second what everyone else says.
ReplyDeleteI was wowed by your pics of these trees last year, and here I am again, ogling them with envy. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a tree flowering snow in Spring! Great shots (the first one especially), Phillip!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree, but they are so fleeting. I love getting underneath of them and looking up, it's like being in church.
ReplyDeleteI love those trees, unfortunately the blooms don't last long. Yours is a beautiful specimen and it's glorious in bloom.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous tree! Of course, I'm consumed with envy, still being lo these several months away from anything much blooming. Especially since we had Yet. Another. Snow. Storm. today. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Phillip! Are you sure you have not had more snow? I know it will look like it for sure when those white petals start falling to the ground.
ReplyDeleteI know some that have been living for over 40 years in the medians of a parking lot. So have faith cause our area loves them. I like the trunks as much as the blooms. And the shape is just awesome. Your home is fantastic. I love the color.
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