Back to the Garden

After a few posts down at the retention pond on the corner, let's drop back into the family garden for a few looks back to 2008. Not much is abloom as yet, obviously, but the time is just about here. One of the first to impress will be our Rhododrendron PJM, shown here from a year ago. Our neighbors across the street are already in full bloom as their plants get the midday sun; our should go next week. A tremendous mountain of bloom just in time for Mother's Day.

The other shot is more of a souvenir. The handmade bridge is still there, fronting the stand of Red Twig Dogwood. But the red pump, which was set off so well by the bare branches behind, has been retired. The early photo from 2008 did not show the wear on the old pump, and it has been removed and handed on to another gardener. The dogwoods have to be red on their own from now on. I have no doubt that they can handle the job.