A huge oak tree on one side of our front yard ...
... and a large wild cherry tree on the other side.
Our cooler-than-average temperatures for the past week or so have preserved the blooming daffodils, so their spring show seems to be going on a bit longer than usual.
These are an old fashioned variety that is called Butter and Eggs. All of these were rescued from old house sites that no longer exist.
The daffodil bulbs that I planted by our front fence three years ago are growing really well. It's easy to tell which part of the fence has the sunniest, best growing conditions.
I worked in the greenhouse for a few hours while the morning was cool, continuing to pot the roses into their larger pots. It feels really good to slide a rose out of its little pot and see roots like this.
And now for the announcement ... Mark your calendar and plan to attend Hartwood Roses' Spring Open House. I'm planning to open the garden on Saturday, May 14 (rain date, Sunday, May 15). I have lots of details to attend to before then, so take this as a preliminary announcement. I will announce a complete schedule of activities here soon, and email it to everyone on my mailing list, so stay tuned.
Spring is finally here, and I can't wait to share it with you!
