2013
The weather was cool when we first returned from Africa in mid-April,
but it was soon followed by a warm, dry spell in late April and early May. It threatened
to become a drought. Typical of Vermont, plenty of rain fell in the
nick of time. Spring in the gardens was off to a great start.
Sweet Woodruff, creeping phlox, and bleeding heart in terrace garden
Hillside garden filling in, perhaps with a waterfall next year
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Flowering Almond - spindly at the old house, but flourishing here.
Dutch Elm replacement from guaranteed tree at old house
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Blossoms on pear tree - wouldn't it be nice to have pears!
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It was difficult to mow next to the wall - so a new bed with hostas and daffodils |
Asparagus is coming along nicely
Non-invasive Scarlet Honeysuckle for the humming birds
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Can anyone identify this climbing wall cover?
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Then came the great surprise!
When
we came downstairs on May 25, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, there
was snow on the ground. Not a huge amount, over two inches, but enough
to effect the gardens, we feared.
The
old timers in Vermont warn not to plant before Memorial Day.
Fortunately, our tomatoes, peppers and other frost-sensitive plants
were still indoors. We had three Heirlooms safely protected by a
wall of water.
Most of the snow is melted
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Concerned about the bleeding heart and gas plant, but they are fine
phlox is safe under the blanket
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Snow can't hurt asparagus and garlic
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