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As the flowers fade from the Rhododendron… we transition from the green and white time to the longer lasting summer wildflowers. These will be blooming in the sunny forest edges, small meadows, and around the pond, like this Swamp Rose. Some of these are:… Continue Reading “Transition Time”
Sure has felt that way hasn’t it? Warm, humid, and rain showers everyday! This weather pattern certainly has made things lush! It seems as though today will bring an end to this tropical phase. So, let’s set some good memories down! There have been… Continue Reading “A Tropical Rain Forest?”
A quick post to let you all know that the native rhododendron, Rhododendron maximum is now blooming. This is just the beginning stages of the blooming season here in Ohio, so the next few weeks should provide good viewing. The best shrub now in… Continue Reading “Native Rhododendron in Bloom”
A beautiful day with some beautiful new flowers in bloom. Here is this week’s list: SundropsSmooth PenstemonPurple Meadow RueWhite CloverWahoo (native)Ghost PipeOrange ButterflyweedElderberrySilky DogwoodSmartweedHonewortEnchanter’s Nightshade
Can you see the fawn? See it now? During the first few weeks of life, a fawn uses its ability to be still and hide to avoid predators. Its heart rate and breathing will even slow down when someone or something comes too close.… Continue Reading “Hiding in Plain Sight”
That’s what spring always is. Just a race to try and enjoy the spring wildflowers before they fade. As we progress into summer, things become a little longer lasting and we don’t have to hurry as much to see our favorite blooms. We are… Continue Reading “Flower Mania”
We are going to continue with our list and pictures theme this week. Here is the list: Highbush Cranberry (cultivated)Star of BethlehemIndian Cucumber RootCanada MayflowerCommon CinquefoilDewberrySweetflagSolomon’s PlumeWild ComfreyYellow IrisMaple-leaved Viburnum First up in our picture line-up is Pink Lady’s Slipper, in case you haven’t been… Continue Reading “Flower Eye Candy”
Hey gang, the Flame Azaleas are in bloom! They are looking gorgeous as usual and nice and orange-y. Also, I have an orchid update for you. Sadly, there will be no Pink Lady Slipper blooms for your viewing pleasure this year. I know, it… Continue Reading “Azaleas and Orchids 2013”
Here is this week’s list of new flowers in bloom along with a few pics – enjoy! Dwarf Crested Iris Mountain Azalea R. roseum Cultivated Pink Azalea Blackhaw Cleavers Sweet Cicely Anise Root Japanese Primrose Squawroot Bugle or Aguga is a non native garden… Continue Reading “May Flowers”
Well, May is finally here and with it are all the beautiful but brief wildflowers that we all love. Our intrepid intern has diligently been tracking down all the flowers currently in bloom. I thought this might be a good time to reset the… Continue Reading “Buzzing right along!”