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Dallas Blooms 2010

Some vibrant shots at the Dallas Arboretum this year:

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Of particular interest were the varieties of fuchsia (yes, that’s spelled correctly) showcased as bedding, border and potting plants. Also, a new series of Salvia greggii-type hybrids called Mesa were on display at the trial gardens: Azure (a light lavender) and Purple (not in bloom). Of course the azaleas and rhodies on hand captured the most attention, cutting huge swathes of color from one end of the park to the other. Check out the yellow flowered specimens captured on camera!

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Dallas Blooms 2010

The Dallas Arboretum has announced its spring flower festival Dallas Blooms for 2010. It runs from March 6 to April 11. Can’t wait to be there! Another dirt-digging event to add is Argyle Acres‘ 2010 IRIS IN BLOOM event, running from April 10 to April 25. Lastly, North Haven Gardens has posted their 2010 event list. Exciting events such as their herb and daylily sales look to be a sure hit.

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Daylily dreamin’

Dearest Spot,

Thank you for the lilies, my dearest. You do not know how glad I am to see such beauty. This past Sunday I paid a visit to ChopperJim‘s house and he showed me a side yard which lay barren. He once told me I could plant anything I wanted in that garden when he first installed sprinklers. It was a tempting offer at the time, but I knew it would not truly be my own. I await the day when we will find that little patch of heaven-on-earth we call home and plant/grow our own garden. When I first gazed upon the photos you sent me, I grew nostalgic for my own lilies that grew tall and bloomed brilliantly about this time of year. The daylilies would follow suit immediately after and bloom nearly all summer long. I think I favor the red lilies best of all…they drew the bees, birds and butterflies from all over with their bright colors, so I am quite fond of the short red border lilies you have pictured.

We must visit the Arboretum again…you made sure to capture very pleasant memories of our trip there, and of course, I got my lily fix as well. Very soon, my love, this distance will not be such an obstacle to our plans for happy gardening and fantastic dining adventures.

I love you.

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