Now that I have decided to include garden notes in this blog, it is time to add some more pictures.
A peony bouquet for a friend cut on May 24. On the same day, I cut 6 unopened peony buds, wrapped them in plastic wrap, and stuck them in the refrigerator for later. Martha Stewart says you can keep a peony bud in stasis this way for up to 6 months.
On May 16 this is what the area under the holly and cedar looked like after the boys helped pruned the lower branches. The amount of brush to bundle was impressive and as the holly leaves dried, their spikes got even more aggressive. But the change met with approbation — even the change resistant middle son.
Another blossom on the coral peony on May 16.
Same coral peony on May 16.
The rhododendron is blooming on May 16. It needs to be pruned to give it a better shape.
Same peony but the color has changed after a day of bloom. This picture was taken May 15.
Coral herbaceous peony along the front walk on May 14.
May 14 picture of foam flower and woodland geranium.
More severe pruning of old azaleas — maybe over 100 years old since the house was built in 1908.
Azaleas after major pruning on May 10
Tree Peony on May 6
Who needs to think? 