Few plants herald spring as cheerfully as forsythia. Before the leaves show their faces, this shrub’s branches are covered in bright yellow flowers from top to bottom. As the flowers fade, the clean green foliage emerges and maintains nice color all summer.
Varieties like the extremely hardy Meadowlark (10’ x 10’) and tough … Continue Reading ››
The rainy spring weather hasn't dimmed the bright golden-yellow brilliance of the forsythia bushes! There are many varieties of forsythia available for our northern gardens. Our Minnesota winters can be harsh enough to damage the exposed flower … Continue Reading ››
As spring continues "Marching" in, with the vernal equinox next week, I spend time finalizing my plans for the yard and garden. Having a landscape design or a garden plan, keeps me on track, and prevents my tendency to start multiple projects all at once. The … Continue Reading ››
My gardens - all of them - are one of my passions. In the springtime, I could spend hours out here in the woods - listening to the birds, watching the squirrels scamper from tree to tree, and having my pets following me around. It is quiet, peaceful and oh so beautiful, regardless of the … Continue Reading ››
The spring awakening is underway! The tree buds have begun to swell. The robins have returned. Spring blooming bulbs are using their stored energy; emerging once again and springing up in their usual hurry!
It won't be long, and … Continue Reading ››
