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
I remember you taking a photo of these fern and Carex pots at the same time I was. Weren't they fun? It was really nice to get to meet you Phillip. I know what you mean about that freeway. I hate it. But the back roads are so nice. I'm glad we didn't have today's shivering weather last Sunday!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you Grace! Today was miserably cold and windy. I was working in the greenhouse all day and it was even cold in there.
DeleteSounds like you came away with quite a haul.
ReplyDeleteIt reads like you hit the jack pot there Phillip. Can't wait to see what and where you plant everything.
ReplyDeleteThat fern/carex combo is really cool. Sorry I couldn't make the open as it would have been nice to finally meet you in person. It's just as well, though as my pot ghetto is already full. Glad you had a good time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting for growing plants. That must have been a fun day. Enjoy your Grevillea! I hope it does well for you.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that is exactly my idea of a fun day! And to come away with plants too, heaven!
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