The Illustrated: How Does My Garden Grow?

Back in Connecticut there was a rush of color as plants flowered over a short period. Here, something’s blooming year round.

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Steffie picked a lemon earlier today. It came from one of the two little lemon trees (very pretty) near the patio. Wow! We grew that.

We have a small outdoor space. I’m the plant wrangler. Most of our plants are thriving. A few are suspect. We need more flowers!

Back in Connecticut there was a rush of color as plants flowered over a short period. Here, something’s blooming year round.

The flowers attached to this entry are in bloom now. In most cases photography makes them look larger than actual size. They’re all clickable for a larger view.

The Rhododendrons Open

You’ve got to catch it while you can because most spring flowers are short lived.

The spring color in our yard changes from day-to-day as different plants come into bloom. This weekend the flowers on our rhododendrons began to open. It doesn’t take long for word to get out in the bee community. Our yard buzzes with bees this time of year.

You’ve got to catch it while you can because most spring flowers are short lived.