By admin | May 18, 2009
Submitted by Ledge and Gardens Blog
High 77 F
Low 55 F
May is certainly what dreams are made of and appropriate on this Bloom Day as spring warmth envelops the garden and the flowers are released from their buds to add color, fragrance and interest to the garden. Much is in bloom as the long shots of the borders reveal. 
The bleeding hearts are in full swing as the tulips start to fade. The front left border has flowers but it is the foliage that is so arresting at this time of year. 
This is a shade border and texture is of prime importance. The long border on the right is also in shade, the shade of a huge oak with considerable girth.
The far end of this border is still waiting for a cleanup as is the bed which surrounds the ledge in the middle of the lawn. Jobs still to be done. 
The barn garden is sporting this blooming Shooting Star which is simple and lovely and the Halesia or Carolina Silverbell is in full glory. 
The lilacs
and lily-of-the-valley
are perfuming the air and the garden is a delight this time of year.
Many thanks to Carol of May Dreams for hosting the party. I am going to visit all those blooms everywhere now!
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