grape hyacinths

The Grapes of Spring

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It is clear from even a brief tour around the garden that extensive squirrel landscaping has happened over the past half year. Little “tommie’ crocuses, or Crocus tommasinianus, sprouted weeks ago in the lawn and other areas far removed from where the bulbs were originally planted. Now, having played their role in the early spring … Read more

Gaping at Grapes

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I saw the season’s first grape hyacinth yesterday.  It was a little early, but clearly it was positioned in the best possible spot and flowered bravely despite making an appearance on a day when temperatures were more wintery than spring-like.  Had I been willing to get down on my knees to sniff its small flowerhead, … Read more