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Spring has burst into color in Upstate NY. All of the flowers that were late, are now burgeoning with color.
The Tahiti Daffodils are my favorite variety. They stand strong, last long, and the colors explode from the vibrantly colored petals. I have three dozen, but I plan to buy many more. ;o)
The sun shone so brightly this morning. I was captivated by these hues.
Don't you just love the fiery orange fluffy petals that mingle with the yellow?
View of a Ballerina Tulip just starting to open, "from the top."
And from the side. These tulips go beautifully with the Tahiti Daffs.
So far, only the nectarine, cherry, and plum blossoms are blooming. We're waiting for the pear, apple, and peach blossoms. This is my Mericrest Nectarine tree, purchased from Miller's Nurseries on West Lake Road in Canandaigua, NY. They are a great company who will replace any trees that don't make it over the winter.
I have three forty foot rows of garlic this year. The funny thing is, I started out with two rows, but in January, when we had a really crazy thaw with very warm temperatures, a friend gave me more garlic that was sprouting in his garage, I planted it in the mud, and here it is, as tall and healthy as the stuff that went in in November!
Here's some of the kale that overwintered. I used it in a soup this week, and just noticed the seeds starting to form. I'll let it competely go to seed, dry the pods, then save them for next year's crop! This is how last year's seeds are doing.
I planted them about two weeks ago. Healthy little seedlings, aren't they? I planted a ten foot wide row. The only way to go with greens - they shade out all the weeds and do marvelously.
Finally, the maple trees are blooming! It's odd, though. There are two maples that are about 200 years old on the property, only about 75 feet apart. This one is full of emerging leaves. But this one is still full of flowers, no leaves! ;o)
Thanks for joining me on the "tour" this morning!
Aaron Paul Lazar
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Comments: 35
spring in Europe has started early this year..
i wanted to take photos too, but you need a good camera, which do you use?
This has to be the hardest to post comment I have ever made! I read your article shortly after you posted it and have been trying to rate it and comment ever since. Gather seems to freeze up constantly this afternoon for me. Finally is running smoothly so I have to write fast!
Carol, I'm delighted to do so, it's so pretty up here and most folks have NO idea! Maybe next time I'll take a little movie so you can hear the sounds that go with the photos. ;o)
Kay, I would miss them terribly, too. I'll try to bring you along on all my jaunts, okay? Happy for the company.
Hi, Flit. Three weeks? Not too bad. You should have things popping out soon!
Tonja, I promise to take you along on the journey. There's a certain satisfaction with photographing and sharing it, almost like journaling. I used to keep notebooks of my planting dates and yields, favorite varieties, etc., but in the business of our life I stopped doing that. This is a much better alternative, because it involves fellowship with great folks like you! Thanks!
Hi, Jennifer! Thanks! Yeah, we eat very well out of this garden. Every variety possible of every vegetable known to man ... at least I try to squeeze all that in! I love to cook, especially from the garden, and am always looking for new and different recipes to make for myself. Once I've found a favorite, I let "Gus" cook it, too, in the LeGarde Mysteries. Everything that Gus has cooked, I have cooked. Kinda fun. Eventually there will be a Gus LeGarde cookbook! ;o)
Tonia - you can get the Tahiti right through major bulb providers such as Brecks. Here's a link:
http://www.brecks.com/product.asp?pn=67254&bhcd2=1178449271
I also love the "Replete" (white and pink) which is on the same page, but mine aren't out yet. Soon! And you and Deb would be most welcome to walk on over for a feast - wish we were closer neighbors! I could cook up a storm, and you could take me for a ride on your beautiful horses. ;o)
Hi, Deb! Oh, me, too. Garlic in everything, especially ROASTED garlic. I fell so in love with EVOO drenched roasted garlic and eggplant last year that I ran out too early. So I was very happy to get this extra row in the ground! Maybe next year I'll plant 160 feet instead of 120 feet!! LOL.
Hi, Katrina! How are you? I'm glad you could join me. You are a welcome friend. ;o)
Love all of them but the upclose shot of the Tahiti Daffy with the sunlight behind it is absolutely amazing.........gorgeous even!
;-)))
Thanks for sharing your tulips, daffies and your garden with us. I wish my garlic looked tht healthy!
Hi, Sonia! So nice to have you visit. I'm glad you liked that one, it was my favorite, too. ;o). Garlic really likes cold weather - mine overwintered since last November/January and just loved the cold. I tilled up around it today (I hill it up to keep the little weeds down) and it's just perking along nicely. Wish I could share some with you in July. ;o)
Hi, Marion. Glad you liked 'em!
Layla, you are most welcome. I'm glad they pleased you. ;o)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
Thanks, Doyle. ;o)
Hi, Karolyn! Thanks for stopping in. ;o)
That is the hugest maple I've ever seen! I love the shape of it. And I thought our pine tree out front was big... :D
Thanks for stopping by, my friend!