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Good Things Come in Three
There is an old saying that “good things come in threes”. Supposedly, it stems from an ancient belief that three of something is complete and ideal. Hence, “third time is the charm” and, should you have the good fortune of uncorking a Genie, you might be the beneficiary of three wishes!…
Happy Spring! I had a feeling in February that spring would never arrive! Arrive it did, along with all those springtime tasks. Always remember to take a moment and enjoy those wonderful springtime blooms we have waited all winter to enjoy, such as Bloodroot, Virginia Bluebell and Fragrant Sumac…
Magical Snowflakes
Snowflakes are magical! Even after this past winter, I suspect most people will still admit snowflakes have a certain enchanting quality. However, for some gardeners, snowflakes do not come from the air but from the ground! Leucojum vernum or Spring Snowflake is among the first of the bulbs to come into bloom, often beginning in February while the ground is still covered beneath an icy blanket. Like a good snowfall, the pendant white flowers thrive in winters chill and continue to bloom well into March!…
March can be such a finicky month. Fortunately, plants including Adonis (Pheasant’s Eye), Narcissus (species form of Daffodil) and Hamamelis (Diane Witchhazel) are tolerant of the vagaries of the weather! So far it has been a snowy winter, which is good for insulating herbaceous plants from the frequent single digit temps!…
Willows for Winter
It’s February! Although the garden is still emersed in winters grasp, February brings growing signs that spring is not far away. Evergreens are certainly one stalwart sign of life, yet there are a number of plants with colorful stems or unfurling flower buds that show the garden is still very much alive despite the temperatures. One plant whose buds are showing signs of life is the Willow, botanically known as Salix…
