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Crocus timelapse

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In the spring, crocus’ are one of the first flowers that I have the pleasure of seeing emerge. Sometimes they come up as early as Mid-March, often between melting patches of snow.

I have crocus’ planted in my lawn. Not in the high traffic areas, but in various places on my front and back lawn for a natural kind of look. It’s very nice when I can look outside and see the vibrant yellow and purple crocus flowers peeking out amid the grass as it too begins to turn the pretty green of spring.

Here’s a video of a crocus’ blooming. It’s a time lapse video of about 30 seconds. Enjoy!






Karl Rosenfield Peony

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Karl Rosenfield Peony

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Yes I know this is a spring flower, but even though it’s not Spring her in North America we do have some members of Green Thumb Sunday from areas that are having Spring. So let’s say this one is for the Aussies and I believe there is at least on New Zealander on the list too.Besides who doesn’t love a beautiful peony?

Most peonies have very attractive flowers and many are scented. This one however has no scent, not to my sensitive nose anyway. Another thing that I enjoy about peonies is that they often have lovely foliage, so throughout the growing season they continue to be attractive plants in the garden even though they may only bloom for a few weeks each year.

Of the four different peonies that I grow I think that this Karl Rosenfield Peony has the most gorgeous foliage. Just look at how lush and green it is. This a very attractive plant from it’s large feathery petaled blooms to it’s forest green leaves. I love it.

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