It's difficult not to indulge in great satisfaction looking through the gardens. The architecture of the solid infrastructure that my husband built so long ago to house the various parts of the garden has stood up magnificently. The ornamental shrubs and trees we planted in years past continue to give us pleasure, as do those we have planted successively as is required of any garden that undergoes natural changes.
We watch as the first bulbs of spring erupt from the still-cool, moist soil once the snow has melted. And before long the glorious magnolias begin their magnificent bloom. We have a succession of presentations, from the miniature crab trees in blossom to the spireas, the reawakening of the bleeding hearts, and then the roses and peonies in their fullness of floral offerings.
It's at that time of year when the hostas in the garden beg to be divided and spread to other parts of the garden. Some of the coral bells do the same, and we're happy to oblige. Now also is when the Harlequin vine begins to flower, the foliage changes colour, and since it is so indestructible and invasive, invites us to transplant pieces to areas of the garden that seem resistant to the presence of other plants flourishing.
It's the time for lilies to show off their lofty presence in brilliant orange for the day lilies and pastel colours for the Asiatic lilies. Monarda is now blooming and Echinacea is on its way to bloom as are the Japanese anemones. The sunflower heads have grown large and are preparing to present huge flowerheads. The dahlias planted in the spring have risen to improbable heights and preparing to open their blooms to saucer-size flowers.
There are always so many surprises in the garden and greetings of old friends one can only wonder that some people can be unmoved by the beauty they present. On our part, it takes no more than a few minutes of tending daily to ensure that the garden continues to flourish.
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