It's been an interesting week. The weekend was well spent working in the greenhouse, mowing the lawn, and planting a few thousand bulbs. (Only 50 'Fire of Love' tulips, grown more for their foliage than their flower, to plant!) On Monday I was feeling a bit run down and fell asleep while reading a story to my kids and again during a meeting after school. On Tuesday, I went to the doctor to find that I had strep throat and an ear infection, got some antibiotics, and took a couple of days off work to rest. I feel much better but haven't been our and about much so today, I'm posting some pictures I took just after I got home on Thursday as it was getting dark.
There are lots of spots like this in the parking strips where 500 Crocus tommasinianus are nestled in the soil for an early spring treat. This type of crocus corm is supposed to be less attractive to squirrels. It's always interesting to see where the squirrels replant things!
The buds of Fatsia japonica, so similar to those of Hedera helix (English Ivy,) both members of the araliaceae family.
The Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' in the front parking strip is looking lovely in bloom!
A second clump is a nice contrast to Melianthus major 'Antonow's Blue'
The yellow autumn leaves of Poncirus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon' are glowing.
Grevillea victoriae, is starting it's winter bloom cycle.
There are lots of spots like this in the parking strips where 500 Crocus tommasinianus are nestled in the soil for an early spring treat. This type of crocus corm is supposed to be less attractive to squirrels. It's always interesting to see where the squirrels replant things!
The buds of Fatsia japonica, so similar to those of Hedera helix (English Ivy,) both members of the araliaceae family.
Phytolacca americana berries looking quite showy. The birds will enjoy these later in the year!
Another Acer palmatum putting on it's autumn finery.
The fish are not amused by all of the leaves blowing into their pond! By the way, the experts who warn against locating a pond beneath trees are correct.
Wishing everyone a great weekend!
