Spring has come early this year. The first quince bud opened three weeks ago, and Iris reticulata, Helleborus and even the first daffodils began to flower. Then, winter came back with a vengeance. It brought bitterly cold nights and days… Continue Reading
This following post has been in the making for a few months now. It is finally time to publish it. Remember the pretty tree peonies that bloomed in May? We have three mature plants, which were all in need of some trimming.… Continue Reading
There is no more snow and spring is here early. We are expecting another day with possible record temperatures. The garden is feeling it. Here are some pictures from this morning: Pretty soon, the quince will be flowering. And we… Continue Reading
Yesterday, we got about 10 inches of snow. This came almost as a surprise after a spring-like day with a high of 60ºF. In the morning, the snow was coming down pretty hard, but three gardeners got busy with the shovels… Continue Reading
Most plants from temperate regions die back in fall and grow again in spring. Not so the Italian arum (Arum italicum). This plant is currently nice and green. If it does not get too cold, these attractive leaves will survive… Continue Reading