I had but a few minutes to enjoy the garden today and notice the many changes, but plan to spend tomorrow finishing up some weeding and planting some recent purchases. The Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine) is coming into bloom in various regions around the yard.
Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine)-2
Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine)-2
Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine)-2
The Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood) near the back corner is blooming unusually well this year.
Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)
Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)
Cornus florida (Flowering Dogwood)
Irises are beginning to fill the beds.
Irises, Dogwood–Garden View Looking Southwest
Birds scratch around looking for breakfast, scattering the mulch in the recently planted meditation circle. The labyrinth is calling.
Meditation Circle
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It’s hard to beat the beauty of a dogwood.
So true. Are yours blooming yet?
I am a huge columbine fan, thank you for sharing your photos.
Glad to share them. I value them in my garden but this year I see I need to manage better where they are spreading.
Your garden is looking wonderful Susie – so green and lush. I love the effect of the white dogwood behind the meditation circle, and how everything seems to be focusing towards the centre of the circle too. 😀
Thanks Cathy. I’m so glad I added the meditation circle. Before, there wasn’t really an interesting focal point.
Beautiful! Love seeing the garden evolve each week… The mediation circle is wonderful!
Thanks so much. The garden does change quickly this time of year.
Wow nice to see the columbine and your meditation circle is looking great.
Thanks Donna. Suddenly things are popping.
The Cornus are lovely, I wish I could grow them here, but it is too dry for them. It is so exciting seeing everything coming into growth, it lifts my heart; especially this year after the dreadful drought of last summer and the long winter. Christina
This is a beautiful post showing off a BEAUTIFUL garden. The artist behind the camera has captured a moment that is a blessing and a healing as spring returns.
Thanks Stepheny. I’m unfortunately way behind this year and garden still has a lot of cleanup left to get it ready. It’s not waiting for me though so I’d better hurry.