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Rhododendron 'Blue Baron' Greetings from a wet, wet garden. In between rains, I've managed to get a few photos... (And sorry for the erratic quality of these. I have a new phone and still learning how to use it. Some of these are from the phone and others from my camera). Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' ('Dancing Peacock') Flowering Currant ( Ribes sanguineum ) 'King Edward VII' Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold' is beautiful for the first time after languishing in the garden for five years. Turns out, it is all my fault. This is a clematis that should not be cut to the ground in early spring. You live and learn, and I know that I will never understand the rules of pruning clematis.  Clematis 'Stolwijk Gold'  Aucuba japonica 'Rozannie' - the aucuba that doesn't really look like the others.  But what a fine shrub this is, especially for shady situations. This was planted in 2019 and didn't grow much for the first few years but n...
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Emerging

Camellia 'Donation'
 
 Such an exciting time of year!
Peony


Euphorbia myrsinites








Ribes (Flowering Currant)








Rhododendron 'Blue Baron'



Rhododendron 'Taurus'



Tulip


Leycesteria formosa (Himalayan honeysuckle)



Comfrey







Euonymous albomarginata




Lupine




Peony 'Paula Fay'




Hydrangea 'Snowflake'



Stewartia

 And, my first attempt at bringing mason bees into the garden. It wasn't near as complicated as I thought. I put the cocoons out three days ago and was thrilled to see bees today. My shelter is a bit primitive and the whole tower is crooked but I am happy with it at the moment.




Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. GRACE PETERSONMarch 23, 2020 at 10:43 AM

    Wasn't it a fantastic weekend? I gardened both days and got so much done. Your photos are beautiful.

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  2. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 23, 2020 at 5:33 PM

    You have so much more going on in your garden already Phillip but my peonies are at about the same stage. They are creeping out into the world. The anticipation is invigorating. I want to get out there and start pulling weeds. ... What did I just type??? ha... Love your bee/bug hive. The next thing we know you will have a bee hive and be selling honey.

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  3. Hoover BooMarch 29, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    You capture a perfect moment perfectly!

    Hooray for the mason bee condo. They will be thanking you for years to come.

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