Spirea & Memories of Early Childhood

Spirea...Wedding Veil variety I think. Planted 4+ years ago. What a display we get each year of delicate, fragrant buds covering the long stems. I remember that my Mom and Dad had this type of shrub on their land in Wethersfield, CT when I was growing up. My sister and I loved the flowers following those harsh winters and the blustery Spring month of March.

Spring Garden Phlox

Every winter we see the dormant creeping phlox keep the sundial garden somewhat green. Then come early spring and the color begins. This started with one small plant in a plastic black pot. Now it is a good 6 x 3 foot patch. At its fullest, the green is nearly hidden by the mass of purple blooms.

Fairwinds Gardens in North Carolina

Fairwinds Gardens

in

North Carolina

Today I gingerly set out my first new plant for the growing season. By mistake, I had opened a blogsite but had no idea what to do with it. Inspiration struck while planting that first geranium in my ornamental garden cart given to me by the parents of two of my grandchildren.

So, let this blog begin and be blessed by God's garden marvels.