March Treasures
Camellia 'Magnoliaflora' and Pieris 'Valley Rose' Buds are budding, flowers are emerging, and the garden is getting greener. Excitement builds! It seems like it is all happening too soon and that is probably the case since the winter has been so mild. There are also mutterings about a "false spring" which is certainly understandable. It is not uncommon here to get a big snow in April. It has happened many times since we've lived here. Proceed with caution... I would not dream of putting any delicate plants out yet so they will remain in the garage. However, there is a flurry of activities that needs to be done. Rose pruning, cutting back perennials and grasses, transplanting, etc. etc. It is all worth it - the garden rewards - Crocus Daffodils Anenome Hellebore Camellia 'Donation' Euphorbia wulfenii Tree Heath ( Erica arborea ) Hebe 'Pretty in Pink' Pieris 'Valley Rose' Pieris 'Passion Frost' And last, but certainly not le...
very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!
ReplyDeleteThis scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.
What a beautiful view of your garden.
ReplyDeleteHow inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh...
ReplyDeleteThe bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.
Absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
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What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...
ReplyDeleteWhat an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench and just be.
ReplyDeleteI could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.
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