Showing posts with label rhodendron. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rhodendron. Show all posts

13 May 2011

Blooming Rhododendrons: Fertilizer Friday

We have been enjoying some deliciously warm days lately and survived two blustery days, Wednesday and Thursday.  Last night, as the wind roared through the streets and yard, I caught site of someone's downspout blowing down the street.  The garbage can on the deck had to be weighted down as it refused to stay upright in the wind and the poor dogs were uptight, barking at every noise.  The gusts ranged from 20 to 50-70km/hr, blowing everything and making such a noise.  I thought the dogs would never settle down.

This morning, as I stood out on the back deck, surveying the damage, which was minimal, I noticed the rhododendron is beginning to flower.  These photos were taken around 7:30 this morning.  I expect by the end of the day, they will be fully opened.


How delightful!!  Spring is finally here!  I think I said that earlier in another post, but I am so happy it is that I just have to say it again and again!  Spring has arrived in Edmonton!!  woot!

I am flaunting my flowers with Glenda at Tootsie Time for Fertilizer Friday, first time in a long time. 

26 September 2010

BC Master Gardeners Newsletter

Follow the link to the BC Master Gardeners newsletter and you will find:
  • new species of fruit fly devastating fruit crops
  • how to propogate a rhododendron
  • square-foot gardening
  • and much more....
I came upon this newsletter happenstance while browsing Van Dusen Botanical Garden website.  Here's a link to their site:
http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen/website/index.htm

I love the Van Dusen Botanical Gardens.  (See my post about Japanese Gardens and favorites at Bucket List posted September 25, 2010.)  It was here I first discovered lace cap hydrangeas in live form.  So amazingly beautiful, delicate yet stunning.

06 August 2010

Fountain Views - My Fertilizer Friday


This fountain was a Mother's Day gift from my wonderful sons a few years ago.  Photo taken two years ago.


one year ago in the spring



Back left is my Black Lace Elder, to the right Jackmani Clematis



View from above spring 2010



Early Spring 2010,  The black lace elder has not yet started to grow, the clematis is straggly, but the rhododendron looks about ready to start blooming.  Fron right is a bird's nest spruce.



The heat of summer has encouraged a lot of growth and blossoms.  Next year the clematis will be even fuller! 



Looking through from under the deck.  An interesting angle I'd never thought to photograph before.


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