We have achieved peak bloom in the valley.Lets just call it Bluebell Valley! The Bees are enjoying the delicious feast.A goldfinch looks on from above.A good dog stands guard at the head of the valley.And the Virginia Bluebells have their moment! Continue reading April 29, 2014 – Bluebell Valley
Bluebells are pretty.Bluebells are cool. Bluebells are everywhere!Yes, it is that season of the year. I challenge you to walk through the valley without touching a Bluebell.Good ol’ Virginia Bluebell dominates the scene for a few days. We do have other flowers, of course. Like Dutchmen’s Breeches, showing off their fine pantaloons.And Mayapple, striving to bloom under its own personal umbrella.But they have to compete … Continue reading April 24, 2014 – Bluebells and Company
“Greetings. I am Doctor Spring. May I take your coat? No? I understand. But you see ma’am, it would be best if you handed me your coat. There now. Thank you. See, I am just hanging it on this hook in plain sight. No, ma’am. Don’t grab the coat! Let it hang. Ma’am, I understand that you are nervous and feel the need to clutch … Continue reading April 22, 2014 – Doctor Spring
Stone Bunny just loves the woodland flowers. Oh, she loves all the flowers. But she really loves the woodland flowers. She loves how they all grow together and how they all seem to get along. They seem like such a happy, harmonious bunch out there in the woods. Stone Bunny wonders why that is so. She is always curious and never shy of asking her … Continue reading April 18, 2014 – Stone Bunny and the Woodland Flowers
Its becoming a jungle out there in the gardens…One lush hillside is graced with Daylillies, Trout Lillies and Surprise Lillies…Take a close look at this handsome crop of Trout Lillies. A big, fuzzy Lamb’s Ear prepares to shoot out its beautiful, blooming stalk in a vertical ascent towards Heaven.Feathery old Yarrow is joined by the ubiquitous Purple.The traditional spring cast of Daffodils, Tulips and Grape … Continue reading April 17, 2014 – Becoming a Jungle
The forest floor comes alive. Ample rain and a few days of real warmth allows Bloodroot to play with friends.Trillium has come out to play. Along with Spring Beauty.And Dutchman’s Breeches. Virginia Bluebell shows off her floppy little bloom.A little fern uncurls itself on the forest floor.Solomon’s Seal uncurls as well.A few Wild Ginger leaves grace the woods.Purple has been blooming for a while now, … Continue reading April 15, 2014 – The Forest Floor
Stone Bunny has been thinking about the snowdrops. She has been thinking and puzzling and figuring and there is something she just can’t figure out. “Hmmmm.” She thinks. “It just doesn’t make sense. Maybe Iron Turtle will know.” “Turtle,” she says. “Yes?” he replies. “I’ve been thinking.” Stone Bunny continues. “Do you see the pretty little green pattern on the inner flower of the snowdrop? … Continue reading April 9, 2014 – Stone Bunny and the Snowdrops
Froggy reports some excellent rain… 2.4 inches (6 cm) Thursday through Friday with another inch (2.5 cm) on Monday. He happily reports a nice weekend between. Crocus love a nice weekend between rains. So does this little flower, whoever it might be. So does the grass, including the ubiquitous decorative grass we affectionately call Aunt Setta Grass, AKA Heavy Artillery. No clue about the real … Continue reading April 8, 2014 – In the Garden
Bloodroot is queen of the scene in the woods of early April… Virginia Bluebells and Blue Cohosh are doing pretty well too.Trillium is quickly coming to bloom.Trout Lillies are having a ball. The Trout Lillies have managed to occupy a hillside this spring, shown here with Surprise Lillies above. Purples think that ‘occupy a hillside’ idea is the way to be.Of course, Purples think that … Continue reading April 8, 2014 – In The Woods
KABOOM, part 1. Ample moisture in the form of heavy thunderstorms and lingering fog, Encourages the spring wildflowers to continue their emergence from the forest floor. Dutchman’s Breeches struggles past some sticks in one spot while it stands up and stretches in another. Trillium emerge and begin to uncurl on the edge of the yard. Bloodroot is already achieving little blooms. Look carefully and check … Continue reading April 4, 2014
In Jim's Garden 