Fall is showing off its bright reds and yellows, a colorful consolation for the arrival of frost and cold winds. And late summer flowers linger, bursting with their last blooms of the season. … Read more
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Persistent Dahlias
My father-in-law used to dig up his dahlia tubers every fall and store them in dirt in the garage. As far as I remember, he grew one color dahlia – a dark burgundy variety. He gave me tubers and I managed to dig them up the first year. I forgot the next year and lost them to winter’s cold.… Read more
Favorite Things, Peonies
Peonies, like so many of my favorite spring flowers, last for such a short amount of time. They open in glorious bursts of color and scent and in a day or two, they start dropping their petals. Perhaps their brief presence is part of their appeal. We have to make the time to fully appreciate their short spring visit.… Read more
My Garden’s Greens and Whites
The other day I was in the front yard marveling at the show my white azaleas were putting on, when I decided to share some photos with you. Here are greens and whites of my spring garden, which were especially beautiful last week.… Read more
Spring Flowers in Brooklyn, NY
We had a wonderful time in Brooklyn two weekends ago. Spring was further along there than in Boston and I delighted in all of the flowers in bloom.… Read more