The Obsessive Neurotic Gardener

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I think I’m really pushing the limits of uninteresting today.

My apologies ahead of time for providing weak content.

Consider yourself warned.

Today’s post is a mixed bag of odds and ends from yet another self guided tour around the yard. As we all know, dramatic changes occur daily outside in garden-land this time of year. Here is what I found during my most recent trek.  

“Leaves of three, leave them be.” Now I know where I got attacked from when I had poison ivy two weeks ago. It is growing right in the middle of one of my Russian Sage plants. The RS has already been cut down so no need to travel back here any time soon.

I have taken so many different photos of the robins this spring and here is yet another one. These little guys are fatter than I’ve ever seen before and seem to have no fear no matter how close I get to them. They have me thinking maybe I have special powers and that maybe I’m the “bird whisperer”. After I snapped this shot, I whistled some odd sound and encouraged him to land on my hand. It failed, but I still believe we have a unique bird/human relationship. More to come …    

A few weeks ago, I wrote about pruning my Weigela ‘Wine and Roses’ and I just saw the first signs of growth on the severely pruned shrub. If the foliage remains as dark as it looks now, color me mucho happy.

As patient as I’ve been this spring (sarcasm intended) waiting for new growth on the perennials, the Amsonia started to worry me. Well, I’m thrilled to see the new growth emerge even as it swam in the melted snow and rain water the past few months. 

I think Hypericum ‘Albury Purple’ is a way under utilized small shrub because of it’s fantastic foliage color and that color has emerged like mad the past few days. Throw in the yellow flowers and berries and you’ve got yourself one versatile shrub.

New growth on the Dwarf Alberta Spruce – riveting stuff, huh?

Hydrangeas are showing signs of life – told you this wasn’t going to be super exciting.

Years ago, I gave on tulips in the ground and started overwintering them in containers in my garage. These are a super bright orange and I cannot wait to see the blooms. Amazing what a good draining soil and protection from the creatures will do.  

And finally, a photo that sums up the condition of the yard right now. Can you say “bog gardens”?

John

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  4. Bog Gardens! I thoroughly enjoy seeing your garden during it’s period of spring growth! You know it’s not dull and boring it’s the most exciting time of the year! Your tulip are going to be gorgeous! And be sure to take a photo of the Robin eating out of your hand! I mean it could happen…there are drawings and paintings of St Francis of Assisi showing the birds eating out of his hands.

  11. Great photos – even the poison ivy. A lot of people are dealing with “bog” gardens right now. I will be glad when mine is “unboggy” so I can get to work in it.

  12. I’m still extremely excited about emerging foliage, as this was the longest winter since the last Ice Age,

    You could always offer the robins some mealworms 😉

  13. I have just as much water in the garden. Nothing but heavy rain this spring. I am so ready for summer. Love the bird whisperer thing but I thought I was the only one that could do that. 🙂

  18. Never boring!!! I often wish I had you to consult sometimes.. and the photos always make me smile, especially when I’m at work and dreaming of being in my flower garden 🙂

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