One of the fun things about walking regularly is seeing the various stages of growth in the gardens around the neighborhood. This series feels almost like a time lapse!

I know I shouldn't have favorites, but these soft white daffodils are so lovely! And not edible for small mammals. The purple tulip is one of the few that survived the squirrel fest, and I love the contrast with the white and yellow. Perfection!

I feel so blessed to live in this beautiful neighborhood, and to have the mobility to explore on foot.

Daffodils seem to be the only plant that survives the ravages of our local bunnies and squirrels. I few years ago I tried to plant tulips and it became a squirrel buffet, with squirrels coming from miles around to party in our yard! I won't make that mistake again. Thankfully, a landscaper told us about… Continue reading Daffodils

I love seeing those first little tendrils of new growth unfurl!

Our first house in this neighborhood had mature landscaping, including a bush that bloomed yellow in the Spring. For a long time we thought it was Forsythia, but it turns out that it's Witch Hazel, and it blooms even earlier than the Forsythia. When we moved into our new house, there was no planting at… Continue reading Tantalizing signs!