Over two months have passed since my last post, but spring has not paused one bit, not even for time spent away from Coppertop. The gardens are filled with blooms and color, plus loads of green. This time of year overflows with energy — and chlorophyll!
ONE – The tulips have been opening in stages for a month and are now almost finished. I’m loving the combination of these colors and shapes on the deck. The blends are the ‘Mood Indigo’ and ‘Much Niceness’ assortments from colorblends.com. I’ll need to repeat them some time. The double white peony-style tulips last over 10 days in a vase for me!
TWO – An abundance of pink blooms sits on the steep slope below the flat lawn (for lack of a better term). The Kwanzan cherry tree is past its peak, but the ToyoNishiki flowering quince is in full glory now.
THREE – On to more pink. The first of the clematis parade have opened, and these two Montanas are some of my favorites in their lush simplicity. One is near our front entrance and another grows near the Kwanzan cherry.
FOUR – It’s been many years since I featured this large weeping crabapple, variety unknown. Maybe I forget to take photos of it because it’s near the bottom of the garden and very near the lower gate and utilitarian fence that encircles a couple acres here — yet the fence is what allows us to grow so much, protecting the flora from deer. 🙂 The tree’s cascading pink blooms are like a welcoming portal, inviting pollinators to Coppertop.
FIVE – Today’s final pink is the first lilac to burst into bloom, the one pink specimen.
SIX – I’m relieved that all the veg garden beds are filled and flourishing. This year was the right time for a re-do of the 1/4-inch drip irrigation tubes; after eight years, many of the emitters were plugged.
BONUS – The very best part of new life this spring was the birth of our 5th grandson on April 29. He is a beautiful baby, highly adored by all of us. I’m blessed by knowing that he, his parents, and his brother live just down the road. His brother is already an avid gardener at almost 3, helping me prep my dahlia beds last week, and I anticipate years of joyful garden time with them both.
Gardeners around the globe share their gardens on Saturdays here. So much beauty!
Gardens at Coppertop 
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