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 ...
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ReplyDeleteHow do I find out which Lacecap I have....?
ReplyDeleteDarla, it is often very difficult to identify a hydrangea because, as you've probably noticed, they look similar and to make matters worse, most of them will look different in other people's gardens because of the soil types. I would suggest getting a book on hydrangeas (there are several good ones) and compare yours with photos and the descriptions. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePhillip - thanks for your comment. I learned to put newpaper under the mulch from Frances Worthington former garden columnist for our regional newspaper here in Upstate SC The Greenville News.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful hydrangea you have pictured. I'm not wild about lace caps but its pretty in the garden. I am in search of the little dwarf sized bushes i see around town.
Oh, how absolutley lovely.
ReplyDeleteHydrangeas' are one of my most favorite plants, although I never have much luck with them in my own garden, I do admire them form afar.
Just a lovely specimen.
Thanks Phillip.
ReplyDeleteI'm blaming you when the partner starts screeching about what I'm spending on additional hydrangeas......
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely! I love them coz they seem to bloom forever, only I couldn't get them in my city...
ReplyDeleteOkay that's it - I'm moving to Alabama where Hydrangea is a happy plant. Phillip you do so well with them! If I were a Hydrangea I'd want to live right there in your garden!
ReplyDeleteI'm really wishing for a shaded, fenced garden! Quite a lovely!
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