This time of year when the gray and brown landscape begins to green up in Minnesota is my favorite time of year. The fresh spring green color is fleeting, but oh, so inviting. Today, with a bright overcast sky, the green appears to glow. Soon it will turn to Read more…
Just Flowers I went out to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this morning to see if I could catch some magnolias in full bloom. I was almost too late as most of the flowers were past their prime but there were still a few beauties remaining. “Nobody sees a flower – Read more…
Spring is still arriving in Minnesota. It has just taken a short break to catch its breath. With temperatures hovering in the 30’s yesterday and intermittent snow and sleet showers (that fortunately did not accumulate) the contrast between the bright green grass and the white snowflakes made for an interesting Read more…
This week I’ve been heading to the woods every chance I get to see the spring wildflowers emerge and bloom, and still spring is springing up too fast for me to keep up. That seems to be the way of life. Either you’re waiting and waiting for something to happen—like Read more…
I had some time today to wander around the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, checking out the spring wildflowers, magnolias, and other spring bloomers. I wanted to see how soon some of my favorite flowers might be blooming. I was excited that the 3-mile drive around the Arboretum was open already. Because Read more…