Here in Western Massachusetts the horrid heat wave has finally fizzled out. Kinder weather patterns bring lighter, more clement days and crisp nights, but we truly need rain. I do so prefer intensity in colors rather than extreme temperatures on a thermometer. Here there are vivid, hot colors, from varying flower forms of sizzling Hemerocallis, found floriferous and in fine fettle within the July 'middle meadow garden.' A quick look back and in the opposite direction both in time and … [Read more...] about Mid July Garden Walkabout Warm To Cool Temperature in Color
It’s That Chime Again ~ Blossoms and Butterflies In The May Garden
Late Viburnums, Wisteria and Korean Lilacs take center stage.Wisteria chimes dangle their tempting panicles of blooms.If we could hear the flowers sing, I feel sure Wisteria would sound similar to a glass harp. The dwarf lilacs are now having their show and pollinators are enjoying their bounty of nectar. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Papillo glaucus, sipping 'Fairytale' dwarf lilac. Early florescence above ~ today below.American Lady (American Painted Lady) Vanessa … [Read more...] about It’s That Chime Again ~ Blossoms and Butterflies In The May Garden
It’s That Chime Again ~ Blossoms and Butterflies In The May Garden
Late Viburnums, Wisteria and Korean Lilacs take center stage. Wisteria chimes dangle their tempting panicles of blooms.If we could hear the flowers sing, I feel sure Wisteria would sound similar to a glass harp. The dwarf lilacs are now having their show and pollinators are enjoying their bounty of nectar. Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Papillo glaucus, sipping 'Fairytale' dwarf lilac. Early florescence above ~ today below. American Lady (American Painted Lady) Vanessa … [Read more...] about It’s That Chime Again ~ Blossoms and Butterflies In The May Garden
Quietly Walking About the Mid May Garden
Joyous song and fragrance fills the air about our hillside habitat and gardens.Male Indigo BuntingDelicious Viburnum and French LilacLilac and Viburnum Looking Towards Mount Holyoke RangeFrench Lilac and Lilac Topiary Looking Over Toward Walnut HillFrench Lilacs and Lilac Topiary Looking Over Towards Carey Hill and High RidgeLilac Topiary Looking Into Lower GardenDwarf Fothergilla and Lilacs Looking Down Towards Apple Gateway and Blueberry FieldSame As Above Only More to the LeftTiger … [Read more...] about Quietly Walking About the Mid May Garden
Quietly Walking About the Mid May Garden
Joyous song and fragrance fills the air about our hillside habitat and gardens. Male Indigo Bunting Delicious Viburnum and French Lilac Lilac and Viburnum Looking Towards Mount Holyoke Range French Lilac and Lilac Topiary Looking Over Toward Walnut Hill French Lilacs and Lilac Topiary Looking Over Towards Carey Hill and High Ridge Lilac Topiary Looking Into Lower Garden Dwarf Fothergilla and Lilacs Looking Down Towards Apple Gateway and Blueberry Field Same As … [Read more...] about Quietly Walking About the Mid May Garden
