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I planted a star magnolia on our property over 20 years ago. It is a “cold-hardy” variety and the hope was that it would survive our zone 3 to 4 Vermont winters. The small tree grew well in our old mid-Atlantic environment and it… Continue Reading “Magnolia in Rest”
Hydrangea’s Winter Phase – by Lynn Thomas Amber Panicles transform White to Pink to Red to Brown At rest in Winter. I love the texture and interest that hydrangea panicles provide in the winter. The color transition made by these cone-shaped flower heads throughout… Continue Reading “Hydrangea Transformation”
While I toiled away at my seasonal gig in Maine this summer, my husband (back in Vermont) spent some time in early June digging up our front perennial garden. After many years, it was time to weed, divide and conquer an extremely overgrown mess!… Continue Reading “Hydrangea Season”
What a gorgeous day at the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. Crocosmia, Lilies and Hydrangeas stole the show this afternoon! It was pretty crowded for a Monday – I guess it is mid-summer and tourist season! But, I soaked up the sun and enjoyed meandering… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 7.27.26”
When I decide to stay in Maine on my day’s off, I watch the weather and pick a good day to wander around the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden. I need to see what has come into bloom since my last visit!! I headed right… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 6.8.26”
I was back at the Maine Coastal Botanical Garden just after Memoral Day to see how things have changed since my visit earlier in the month. Lots of trees now out in leaf and new spring blooms to appreciate!! Rhodendrons in bloom above in… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.26.26”
I spent three seasons workamping at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. At the time, I wanted so badly to take a trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Garden but it was just too far for a day trip from that location. I… Continue Reading “Coastal Maine Botanical Garden 5.4.26”
My second amaryllis is finally starting to open up! It is a red variety and, at first, struggled to get going. I potted it at the same time as my pink variety that bloomed long ago but is now sending up a second flower… Continue Reading “Winter Bulbs – Amaryllis Take Two”
It’s been a few years since I started winter bulbs indoors. It’s such an fun, effortless way to enjoy flowers blooming in the dead of winter! And, so very rewarding!! I bought 2 amaryllis bulbs but only one is blooming. The other bulb sat… Continue Reading “Winter Bulbs – Amaryllis”
Morning Light Sipping warm coffee The morning light drifting in Orchid petals glow. ~Lynn Thomas Amber
