such as Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginiana), bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis), marsh marigold (Caltha palustris) and spring beauties (Claytonia virginica). They show up and bloom in spring then disappear. I call them magic plants.
Spring brings cheer at the end of a cold winter with a wide choice of options including bulb favorites such as crocuses, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips in a vast array of colors. One must have at least one beautiful spring flowering tree in the garden. Choose among cherries, crabapples,...
Sometimes the plan I had when I started is nothing like the result I have at the end. I’d like to imagine that I was unconsciously following the spiritual practice of wise folk who deliberately include a flaw in their artistry, an acknowledgment of the imperfection of all that is humanly ...