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
As always lovely photos. The hostas are glorious. I wish I could get mine to grow that big. We do need to hear the story of the crow! Enjoy the rest of your week. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful garden!!. Love the hosta and ferns. I don't think I have seen a list of plants for a Shakespeare garden, so glad you included it..
ReplyDeleteYeah, I can see why people were saying you would not want to leave... gorgeous garden!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, it is all pretty. The banana tree looks a bit out of place to me but the crow looks right at home.
ReplyDeletePhoto 3 is my favorite, such a beautiful garden. Jeannine
ReplyDeleteWait, we have more crows than other places? And one bullied you? Very interesting...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. It looks like a lovely place to visit. I love the contrasting foliage between the ferns and the hosta.
ReplyDeleteAwwww These images make me want to be in COOL Oregon and out of HOT Texas!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so true, I don't know why the crows around here are so aggressive, the ones in our neighborhood are ridiculous! I've always been confused why there are bananas in that garden...they seem to incongruous with the "Shakespeare" theme.
ReplyDeleteWow it's beautiful! One day I hope to travel the the pacific northwest I hear and see it is supposed to be a gardener's mecca! I can see why!
ReplyDeleteCan a place look any more lush?
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