I like the way you grow your hellebores. It must take a really green thumb to get them to do that.

I think I have that same variety of dandelion in my collection. Do you know it's name?

bkay

Hi bkay,that particular type of dandelion I have pictured is a native protected plant and rather rare here in Illinois.I believe that the scientific name is dandelion paininthea__ officnale.Even though it is rare I would be willing to trade you some for some high end hostas.Phil

om my gosh I cracked up laughing when I read this hahahahahah

But Phil I love you magnolia does it smell good?

hahaha...I feel your pain! I'm the only one in a 2 block radius that doesn't use chemicals on my lawn so of course I am the only one with a yard full of dandelions! My kids love them and I can have some piece of mind when they are playing in the grass...

Dani

Here's a new bed I finished yesterday.

This semi-weeping crab has hostas planted at its base. You can see montana Aureo-Marginata, then (clockwise) Choo Choo Train, Guacamole, Love Pat and Halcyon (barely visible in this shot), Fragrant Queen, and Sweet Innocence. Not yet planted is Fragrant Bouquet (still awaiting arrival). This crab is right off my deck and thus I wanted Hostas with fragrance and showiness (montana AM).

Steve

A few more Spring pics on this cloudy misty day here in New England.

Here's a pink Azalea with a young Blue Angel in front.

Here is what is inside that Azalea.

Mama Robin is not happy when I go to water the hostas in this area.

The bluebirds are right next door.
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One hatched and 3 more to go. We'll have to watch out for the evil House Sparrows to make sure these guys fledge.

Syringa Vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moscovy'

Also known as Beauty of Moscow. This one is becoming more widely available. Double white flowers and pink buds make for a bicolor effect this time of year.

Syringa Vulgaris 'Avalanche'

One of the Rochester hybrids the florets are much larger than ordinary vulgaris.

Syringa Vulgaris 'Albert F. Holden'

Purple flowers with a silvery reverse on each floret.

Syringa Vulgaris 'Yankee Doodle'

Another Rochester hybrid, the color of this one is actually much darker than in the picture. It's one of the darkest purple lilacs I've seen.

The beginning of my "White Garden."

That's a Kousa Dogwood on the left, white salvia in the middle, Delaware Valley White Azalea in the back, Fire and Ice hosta by the rock, a tiny Frosted Mouse Ears front right, with Mt. Hood Daffodils throughout. In the woods in back is a shadblow lending some white background. Shadblows are in full bloom all throughout New England at the time the Herring (or Shad) are running upstream.

Steve

VERY nice, Steve! Love the little birdies, too!
Karen

Sorry, Phil, I forgot this was your post originally--your azaleas and rhodos look awesome! I am just getting started on them this year, and hope mine do as well. Are yours protected from winter winds? That has been my concern while figuring out placement.
Karen