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What's peeking through the soil in your neck of the woods?
- Camelia's have been blooming in my garden for a couple of weeks now, but the narcissus and daffodils are beginning to open and I should have big, showy blooms by the end of the week.
- Hellibores, or Lenten Roses, are bowing down for Mother Nature, and the pink and white creeping phlox seem to have weathered the drought without too much stunting.
- My dogwoods look like they're on the path for a beautiful spring blooming season, my maple trees are vibrating with anticipation.
- My cherry trees are gathering their energy for pushing buds, and the azaleas that live in several of my garden beds are forming some pretty good sized buds, as well.
And have you seen the beautiful redbuds? Oh, my. They're one of my favorite's during the late winter because the plum-colored blooms are so striking against the stark winter landscape.
What's peeking through the soil in your neck of the woods?
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All this rain we are getting in my area is wonderful. I am certain that it will continue. Even if it rains a little bit every few days, that will help. The comment about watering some plants in the dark was funnie because my neighbor already mentioned that scenario. "Bad boy. Bad boy, what 'ya gonna do when they come for you..." Oh well, I won't tell. But, let's keep doing that rain dance!
February 25, 2008 3:06 p.m.
Cleanup--I've grown Cyclamen in the past with great success, as well. My verbena, sadly, did not return last year and I'm assuming it's done for good. The spring before, in 2006 (when it was two years old), my garden was an explosion of purple verbena. Don't know what happened last year ... and it was before the drought. I think I may try to replant this year and cross my fingers for success.
February 25, 2008 2:57 p.m.
February 25, 2008 1:10 p.m.
I have some daphnes in pots that I started from cuttings at our old house which are in full bloom and smell fantastic. Have to plant those this year.
My camellias did nothing this year! First time ever, not sure why. Maybe they'll bloom late.
The mahonia is getting ready to bloom, they're loaded with racemes.
I really love this time of year...I highly recommend the NCSU Arboretum's guided winter walk for ideas on plants for adding winter interest.
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