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Ginny, our miniature dachshund (in the April garden with Ajuga and Azalea), photographed by my daughter |
It's been difficult to write lately. It's not that I've been uninspired; I've just been outside working in the garden for hours every day and completely immersing myself in my surroundings.
The Azaleas have just been exploding with color!
When we moved to our home in 1996, there was very little color in my garden.
We gradually added perennials and shrubs, many of them multi-colored Azaleas, and over the years they've grown larger.
But I've been pleased with the results. They definitely make a 'splash' in my front yard!
I did not keep track of the varieties when I planted them. I've gotten better about that as I've become a more experienced gardener--but when we moved here, I just wanted to get plants into the ground!
While these are not North American native azaleas, they do bring pollinators to the garden, such as this bee.
Watching the wildlife and pollinators is one of my favorite things to do in my garden.
I love to watch and take photographs of the bees and butterflies that have stopped by. It's always such a treat to see them--especially when they first start visiting in the spring!
The photo below includes a lilac bush I added a couple of summers ago. It smells heavenly.
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Lilac blooming with the azaleas |
Azalea time in my garden runs about 3 to 4 weeks...from about mid-April to mid-May. My blooms opened a bit later this year than they did last.
Do you grow azaleas in your garden? What are the color combinations you most enjoy?
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