Out of Hibernation
Michael came out from his sewing room hibernation today! It was a beautiful day - a bit chilly with temperatures in the 50s, partly cloudy with a few sun breaks and just a few very minor sprinkles. The garden is waking up fast. I love this time of year. The trees are just leafing out, so when the sun does appear, there is a dappled scattering of sunrays dancing throughout the garden. The birds are singing and busy flitting about building their nests. In these crazy times, this is the only place where I feel totally calm and at ease and can filter out life's unpleasantries. We got a lot done today. Yesterday was even nicer with warmer temps and more sun. I got the tarps off the decks, statues and water features. Today was spent mostly cleaning up, more planting and moving pots around. Veronica 'Georgia Blue' Blue-eyed Mary ( Omphaloides verna ) with Daphne tangutica ) Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum 'Beni Hime') Beesia Red Currant ( Ribes sanguineum 'King Edwa...
Stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteAzaleas do make spectacles of themselves in early spring. That first photo is a painting waiting to happen. A beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteGosh, why haven't I ever been there?
ReplyDeleteGorgeous doesn't begin to describe! Portland has some marvelous gardens. Its gentle damp climate is perfect for rhododendrons. Though I have been to Portland several times, I have not seen this particular garden. Definitely will put it on my list!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I hope you continue to fall in love with the pacific northwest as the wonders of the year unfold!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, Phillip! Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely - such intense colors!
ReplyDeleteThose photos were practically making me drool! That first one especially, is a knockout!
ReplyDeleteYou should offer/sell theses photos to the garden as post cards. Nice work!
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