Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.
Lots of beautiful blooms! I can see why that Iris is your favorite - it is gorgeous! I don't have any May Apples, but I often see them while driving along the road. Sometimes if there is no traffic, I stop and lift up the leaves looking for May Apple blooms! I was surprised to find that not all of them bloom. Glad to see your photo of one. Lea Lea's Menagerie
Beautiful! It took my peonies 3 years after planting to start blooming, and this year they are covered in buds! can't wait to see how pretty that will look.
Beautiful! I'm excited for you for your peony-LOL! My grandmother used to grow them, but now the only way I can get them is to pay around $10/stem. Yikes! About once a year, I give in and splurge...and it's totally worth it! :)
Funny thing is I didn't plant the May apples. Living next to the woods they were transplanted for me by some animal or just seeded themselves. I love seeing them and the jack in the pulpits and violets. All volunteers.
I brought this peony from our old house in '06. The first spot was not good so once I started the perennial garden I moved it into this bed. It's bloomed once two years ago. This year there are three blooms and I figure the ants on them is a good sign. I have another peony I got in 2011 from the Philly Flower Show and it has yet to bloom.
There is a house I pass where the man has tons of peonies growing in large pots. A friend of mine stopped there once to ask if he sells them. Nope. Just a hobby.
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Lots of beautiful blooms! I can see why that Iris is your favorite - it is gorgeous! I don't have any May Apples, but I often see them while driving along the road. Sometimes if there is no traffic, I stop and lift up the leaves looking for May Apple blooms! I was surprised to find that not all of them bloom. Glad to see your photo of one.
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
Beautiful! It took my peonies 3 years after planting to start blooming, and this year they are covered in buds! can't wait to see how pretty that will look.
Beautiful! I'm excited for you for your peony-LOL! My grandmother used to grow them, but now the only way I can get them is to pay around $10/stem. Yikes! About once a year, I give in and splurge...and it's totally worth it! :)
Funny thing is I didn't plant the May apples. Living next to the woods they were transplanted for me by some animal or just seeded themselves. I love seeing them and the jack in the pulpits and violets. All volunteers.
I brought this peony from our old house in '06. The first spot was not good so once I started the perennial garden I moved it into this bed. It's bloomed once two years ago. This year there are three blooms and I figure the ants on them is a good sign. I have another peony I got in 2011 from the Philly Flower Show and it has yet to bloom.
There is a house I pass where the man has tons of peonies growing in large pots. A friend of mine stopped there once to ask if he sells them. Nope. Just a hobby.
Gorgeous blooms...I have to say my favorite is also YOUR favorite Iris...that wonderful, deep purple...stunning!
Gorgeous blooms and colors! I love spring time!
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