Right before my knee went out, we went for a walk at the NC Arborteum to see a special exhibit and enjoy the springtime flowers. The knee was bothering me a bit then, so we didn't do a long hike, just a nice stroll around the blooming flowerbeds to see the color. I know you …
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May in the Garden
Lovely blooms are flourishing in the garden, so get ready for a long and picture heavy post. We have a long flowering season here, beginning in late March with the forsythias. In late April and early May, the azaleas came into full flower. I love the white ones, and we have three white azalea shrubs …
Rainy Day Blues but the Irises Bloom
Rain washed out the Mini Cooper club's participation in the Dillsboro Easter Parade yesterday. The director of the club pulled the plug on the event Friday afternoon. Moderate rain was predicted with even some snow in the high elevations. Since the event planned was an all day affair with the outdoor pre-party, the parade, then …
April in the Garden
Warmer days seem like they are here to stay, then another cold front dashes hopes for a few more days. Our average last frost date is April 15th, and I have seen snow in April in years past, so I don't get started on outside planting until later in the month. Until then, I rely …
September in the Garden
The growing season is fairly long here in western North Carolina, and even more things are blooming now. It is the last of summer, with some bloomers hanging on, and new ones coming out. On the veranda, about half the pots still have something blooming. These yellow bidens just keep coming. My pink geranium gave …
Irises and Azaleas in the Garden
The azaleas and irises are in full bloom now, actually starting about a week ago. This is such a great time of year in the mountains, not too warm, not too cool, sweaters in the evening and sunny days. The sweet fragrance in the air makes you want to pause and breathe, taking a moment …
April in the Garden
Finally, we have some warmer days! It seems like winter just keeps hanging on, but Friday was warm and sunny, and Saturday was perfect for a drive. It is supposed to rain all day today, so I am glad I got some pictures of the garden. Flowers are starting to show their colors a bit …
November in the Garden
November is finally getting cooler, more like real autumn weather. I've been waiting for the right time to plant some bulbs, and finally got the perfect time. It was a cool day earlier in the month, plus the forecast was for rain for the next several days, so I could be sure all the planted …
Late July in the Garden
It is hard to believe, but I haven't done a post about my garden in a month. There has been a lot going on between the Christmas In July hop and the Safelight Project, but I know some of you like to know what is growing and flowering on our mountain. Today, I'll show you …
An Iris Adventure for National Iris Day
Today is National Iris Day, and I have been saving my odyssey to revive my purple iris flowers for today. I'll show the progression of the beds, and give you some hopefully interesting Iris lore along the way. Did you know that the Iris is named for the Greek goddess of the Rainbow? She is …
