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Photo of the Week: Stunning Bearded Iris in Bloom

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elegant purple and white bearded iris in bloom.

When I saw the tall, elegant Bearded Iris in bloom in my garden, I was thrilled! The irises were a gift two years ago from a childhood friend, and now client, when I took on an emergency website project. I love irises and had some in my garden years ago. Sadly, the iris borer caused… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Stunning Bearded Iris in Bloom

Photo of the Week: Tree Peony in Bloom at Nichols Arboretum

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light filters through the petals of a beautiful pink tree peony flower.

While people visiting the formal Peony Garden at the Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, Michigan are asked to visit the garden in 2021 (due to possible overcrowding during the COVID-19 outbreak), the tree peonies can be enjoyed now at the arboretum.

Along with the gorgeous rhododendrons and azaleas in bloom, the pinks, whites, and deep reds of the tree peonies take your breath away with their showy beauty.

A cooler spring morning with bright sunshine made for a perfect time to stroll the Laurel Ridge Trail to see the beautiful flowers. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Tree Peony in Bloom at Nichols Arboretum

Photo of the Week: Witch Hazel in Bloom

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yellow clusters of Witch Hazel flowers cover the brown branches

The scraggly, yellow threadlike flowers of the Witch Hazel may not seem as beautiful as the purple crocus flowers in my yard that have been blooming for the past few weeks. Or the bright red tulips that will cover my front courtyard in a few weeks. Or even the statuesque white and yellow daffodils. But… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Witch Hazel in Bloom

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