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Scent of spring: Songbirds, cherry blossoms, and warmer days

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    Spring, perhaps the most awaited season of the year, is about to grace this region of the world with its presence. I know spring is about to arrive in Delaware because after a series of unusually frigid mornings, which lasted from December through February, cheerful chirping of red-breasted robins, blue jays, and chickadees has now filled the morning air. In contrast to spring mornings, winter mornings are so hushed and uneventful that one may even question if birds exist in this land at all. To me, birdsongs are the harbinger of spring.  With the first sight of a bluejay perched on the backyard fence or a cardinal dancing on a leafless cherry branch, I know that my wait for spring is almost over, for I’ve learned from past experiences that an increase in bird activity signifies the approach of spring!  In this part of the world, during spring, nature comes alive with an abundance of activity. Everywhere I look, I witness signs of life. I witness new life in the ...

The last maroon lily

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My maroon lily plants just bore their last flower. It’s going to be another long wait before they start blooming again next year. I guess it’s the wait and the anticipation that make a gardener’s wait through the fall and winter seasons bearable - you know that in spring, your garden will start putting on a smile and in summer, your backyard will smile from ear to ear. What a joy, what a joy it is when trees sprout new leaves, and perennials peek through the soil in April! For now, enjoy the last maroon daylily of my garden sway in the summer breeze! 

Eggplant blossom

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If someone ever showed me a photo like this one and asked me to guess what it was, I could have never guessed in a million years. This is an eggplant blossom! #gardening Every stage in the lifecycle of a fruit or a vegetable is pretty amazing. I am beginning to appreciate the food I eat more than ever!

The joy of gardening

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I usually don’t pluck flowers. When I do pick flowers, I do it because there is inclement weather in the forecast! The photos below are from my home. The flowers? They are from my little backyard. If you have a backyard or even a balcony, consider having your own garden - you will never regret it! 

Blue Girl Rose in October

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The Blue Girl rose plant in my backyard has blessed me with perhaps its last flower of the year. It is such a delight! The plant had almost died last year, but we re-planted it in a different spot where she could get more sunshine. When we almost gave up on its survival, she began to sprout new leaves. Right now, she is 2-feet tall and has already born two unbelievably beautiful lavender roses! Keep making us proud, little girl!