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
This is great. Having cataract surgery next week, so will miss it. Mary
ReplyDeleteWow wish I was there! I have not had good luck with Hydrangeas here in Texas. I live in the "piney woods" region with lots of shade so I thought I would. Might not be getting the right ones. Have a great weekend! Carol
ReplyDeleteI hosted my own hydrangea give away when I pulled mine because they were getting fried from reflected light. I wish I had room for a few of those freebies. :o)
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