Last year we arrived three weeks earlier and what a difference three weeks makes! Turning onto Balsam Shadows Road last May, we found it lined with blooming rhododendron bursting in peak color! Our yard and driveway were breathtaking!
Sadly, this year the rhodies and azaleas are spent. At 3200 feet, we are not on a mountain top. While there is still lots of color at the higher elevations, our only bloomers at the moment are day lilies and mountain laurel. So...today it's off to the Red Barn Garden Center for hanging baskets of ivy geranium for the deck and bedding plants to start the garden! Let summer begin!
wow.. beautiful area!! thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Cindi... It is beautiful and much cooler than South Florida right now! Maybe I will finish my DSFDF veggie plate and post it by Wednesday's deadline!
ReplyDeletewonderful blog, Rosemary. Really great figure work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gary! I really appreciate your visiting my blog and the comments!
ReplyDeleteHi Rosemary,
ReplyDelete"Zena'a Visit" is outstanding. You are quite talented. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Thank you Jim! Please visit often!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting of kettle. Has an old master's touch. Silvia Williams
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Silvia. I really enjoyed painting that one but it was a challenge!
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