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Juniperus Lime Glow, Dwarf Mugo Pine and Golden Hinoki Cypress

It has been an exceptionally mild winter here in the northeast in my Long Island garden except for a couple of dustings of snow that vanished as quickly as they came.    Foliage perennials have wintered beautifully not changing to their usual dormant look and the hyacinths, tulips and roses are starting to push out growth. Some trees such as my Weeping Pussy Willow that were sporting catkins at this time last year  are behaving differently this year showing no signs of spring. Last year at this time we were finally seeing some ground under a blanket of snow and this year...well hardly any snow at all. It is amazing how two years in a row can be so different. The view of winter colors is indeed magnificent this year with hues of gold and bronze and red throughout the garden. It almost looks like fall and needless to say the plants are a little confused! It has been a most unusual winter. Thanks to Carol at May Dreams Gardens it is time to take another walk in the garden to see what is blooming and to see if there are any signs of spring. 
     

Heuchera Citronelle Heuchera Citronelle still looking good even in February.  This is one of my new favorite additions to the garden this year.

Ajuga Burgundy Glow and Golden Sedge Love the deep purple color of the Ajuga against the Golden Sedge in winter.

Lambs Ear pushing out some new growth The Lambs Ear is showing some early signs of spring with some new growth emerging.

Coral Bark Maple The red bark of the Coral Bark Maple (Acer palmatum Sango-kaku) is beautiful against the February sky.

Golden Oriental Spruce, Juniper Lime Glow and Golden Hinoki Cypress Nana Here the Juniperus Lime Glow display their winter bronze-colored foliage against the golden hue of the Oriental Spruce and Hinoki Cypress.

Hyacinths Way Out of Ground More signs of spring!  Much earlier than this time last year the hyacinths are already emerging from the ground...

Tulips on the Way and the tulips are making a showing.

Fiery Red Branches of the Coral Bark Close Up Wow...cant get enough of that red!

Salvia May Night

Knock Out Rose New Growth

It has been a year since I first joined up with Garden Bloggers Bloom Day and I have enjoyed walking out in to my gardens on the 15th of every month to see what is blooming.  It is also a great way to keep a diary of whats going on in the garden from year to year and to keep on gardening all year round.  Be sure to visit Carol at May Dreams Gardens for more gardens around the world and as always...

Happy Gardening!


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Purple Crocus

Welcome to Garden Bloggers Bloom Day March 2012! This is the winter that wasnt here in my zone 7 northeast garden.  The temperatures were unusually mild with little to no snowfall.  The ground never even froze which was in such contrast to the cold snowy winter we had in 2011.  Spring is on its way in one week and the garden is in full speed ahead mode.Inspired by the quote, “We can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” by Elizabeth Lawrence, Carol at May Dreams Gardens hosts Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. On the 15th of every month gardeners from all over the world walk out into their gardens to note what is currently blooming.   Come walk with me!

Baby birds already! (Listen to the Mockingbird...)

A rare treat for this early in the season and just in time for Bloom Day!  This mother bird guards her nest and she was even nice enough to let me get a picture.  We can already hear the chirping going on from the Weeping Pussy Willow tree right by our patio...so much fun! 
 

White Crocus

Pink Hyacinths

Viburnum Bud And the Viburnum.  This is the fragrant variety.  Soon I will be able to walk out into the garden and enjoy the wonderful smell of perfume in the air.

Knock Out Rose New Growth My Knock Out roses started sprouting new growth back in February this year so I had to resist the temptation to prune them.

Purple Hyacinth

Spring Crocus & Hyacinth Blooms

Author: Lee@ A Guide To Northeastern Gardening Copyright 2012