Happy Friday GPODers!
Dot Lenahan in Broomall, Pennsylvania (Zone 7b) shared her new garden for the first time just a couple of years ago. At the time she had only 3 years worth of garden growth, but the color and interest she had attained was already impressive. With each year she continues to share more interesting updates that showcase a wonderful range of plants (Check out her previous submissions: Roses and Clematis Save Spring in Dot’s Pennsylvania Garden, Summer Scenes in Dot’s Garden, and Dot’s 3-Year-Old Garden), and today’s submission it no exception. Spring has finally erupted into color after a long winter in Pennsylvania, and a wonderful array of blue and purple blooms make the beginning of the growing season spectacularly serene.
Spring has finally arrived after a VERY long and snowy winter. I have been redoing many beds in addition to adding two new areas for perennials and cutting flowers. Our dog Jack has been chasing the two rabbits who have eaten two rose bushes down to the ground. He is also patrolling for the constant deer visitors. Hope you enjoy the emerging clematis blooms!
A lovely verbascum
Verbascum arching together
My “add on” garden, featuring allium
A bright blue larkspur glows in Dot’s garden.
My beautiful clematis
Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’, Zones 3–8) and phlox
A clematis about to bloom
‘Nelly Moser’ clematis (Clematis ‘Nelly Moser’, Zones 4–8)—as you can see, there is a purple/blue theme going on!
Thank you so much for this springtime update on your garden, Dot! It’s always a pleasure to see your seasonal highlights, and I hope you continue to share your moments of garden magic with us.
The weekend is here and I hope it brings you plenty of time to enjoy your garden—whether you have a long list of spring chores or get to sit back and enjoy spring flowers. While you’re enjoying time in your garden, please consider snapping a few photos to share with the blog. Follow the directions below to submit your photos to Garden Photo of the Day!
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