Fairies are tricky. You may give them a simple task that ends in a surprise. This happened a few years ago at the egg hunt. The title was ‘Fairy Egg Hunt with a Hitch’ but maybe it should be changed to ‘Fairy Egg Hunt with a Hatch.’
You will see what I mean if you click on the link below. Like I said…They are tricky!
FLOW and the fairies.
I regret having to imprison my plants, but it is for their own protection. The local deer ate this shrub down to half its size last year.
That’s why its blooms are low to the ground. Quinces usually have a more open form.
This one is Chaenomeles, Double Take, Orange Storm.
Many plants are being moved to safer locations, but I am hesitant to dig up shrubs. My garden is going through a painful transformation due to the deer problem. It has been painful for the plants and the gardener.
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White flowers are unusual in that the lack of color lets the shape of the flower show without distraction.
I have different flowers in their white versions scattered throughout my gardens. Thalia is a great example of this. I have many different colors of daffodils. Thalia’s shape stands out from the yellow crowd.
White also glows in the evening. Use some cooling white in sun or shade.
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The Epimediums are very delicate looking, but don’t be fooled. They are tough little beauties.
Orange and yellow are the first to bloom. These are tucked up under Autumn ferns and shrubs.
These blooms are complex and are worth close examination.
The orange was a gift from my dear friend Steve Baldwin.
The yellow blooms and spreads like it loves its niche.
These are two of my fairy plants. The blooms seem to have tiny wings.
I love that!
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This wagon was my daughter’s. Her brother had a larger one. Both are still in use.
This smaller wagon has been augmented for the purpose of temporarily housing baby plants, to move them in and out of the sun.
There is a story about this little wagon and this Barbie. How I modified the wagon and how Barbie lost her head is in the blog linked below.
Anytime we get out the wagon, somebody brings up the Barbie story and we laugh again. Enjoy!
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In March
my heart
belongs to
Alberto Castillo.
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Daffodil Hill is full of holes. These are the dens of my wild friends.
I am protective of all wildlife. I do not judge the carnivores for their roles in the ecosystem.
The are not foes to be feared. They have functions that are not as fun as the cute little nibblers.
I respect that. I will protect that.
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Several years ago I purchased a bag of bulbs labeled ‘ Sixty Days of Daffodils.’
This beauty is making its debut.
I love spring surprises!
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Daffodils are the flower of spring. If you are one who does not love yellow, you have options.
I wish I knew this sweetie pie’s name. She has a blushing pink bonnet.
This bloom has white petals. The bonnet opens yellow then quickly blushes pink.
I also have an orange and yellow bloomer. This is what happens when you purchase mixed bulbs.
I love surprises!
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