Sulli, your functions vases sound like such a wonderful idea, looking forward to seeing them once your work is available! Hope you share pics here or a YouTube video. You've made your garden into a beautiful space, a rose garden will be the perfect addition!

Jasmin, do you agree with your neighbor that a water feature would complement your garden? The sound of water in the garden is so relaxing, even if the source is mostly hidden. If you decide to add one it'll be so fun to see how you integrate it, whether it'll be a prominent feature or in a more supporting role!

LizinElizabeth said:

Jasmin, do you agree with your neighbor that a water feature would complement your garden? The sound of water in the garden is so relaxing, even if the source is mostly hidden. If you decide to add one it'll be so fun to see how you integrate it, whether it'll be a prominent feature or in a more supporting role!

Totally agree with my neighbour. I need some water in my garden. I've been thinking of it for many years. However, there were other priorities, for example, getting rid of the old deck and building the natural stone terrace, or getting rid of all old cement, etc.

The real issue is how make sure that I have moving water; not mosquito breading pool. I am reluctant to install underground wire because of so many animals that dig the garden. I also don't want to dig around the plants. I don't have a solution at the moment In any case, it will be just one of those accents, not the most prominent feature. My garden is very small; that is, I cannot have a pond big enough to have fish, or to have some water plants. I will try to think of something this year. Perhaps just a big pot with a couple of water iris will do the trick

My front garden earlier today The biggest snow storm of the year came down by the end of March All snow should be gone by Wednesday though Hope the buds will be ok

I hope your peonies go through the snow flawlessly, Jasmin. Good to hear you are warming up.

Thank you, Tracey I am hoping that those TPs that still have their flower buds tightly protected by the leaves will be ok. However, the Black Dragon, Necklace with Precious Pearls and Colourful Butterfly (all from the Central Planes group) have started differentiating their little flower buds from the little leaves. My concern that ice can get to those little flower buds and damage them. But, we can only wait and keep

Oh no Jasmin! I hate that you got that much snow. I hope everything will be okay.

Mieko2 said: Oh no Jasmin! I hate that you got that much snow. I hope everything will be okay.

LG, it is still around zero, but the sun is shining and the sky is bright The snow is still there, but it will be gone by tomorrow The Central Planes TPs were growing and slowly opening their little leaves. I am positive they continued growing their little leaves during these several cold days. Now they are in that "small hands" phase. I guess they know what they are doing and it they think that they should continue growing, there should be no damages

Hope this bout of cold, ice and snow is the last for this year!

I was blowing snow onto the garden. I want to catch all the moisture I can, protect the tulips, and help the ground stay warm since it's going to be close to zero degrees tonight.

That is a good idea, Rubi!

Yesterday the sun was shining so I spent some time checking out the garden everything look good all the seedlings are doing great four of them have buds I was hoping for more. There are some more new seeds that have sprouted






The hellebore are booming.





The Hellebores are blooming.

Glad you are back to see your Peonies bloom, Oscar!

Many healthy seedlings, Oscar Congratulations

This spring is going to be nerve-wracking for me because many of my new tree peonies are expected to bloom or show signs of establishment.

1. The tree peonies I added last fall are beginning to emerge: Dancing Kagura Lion, two Guardians of the Monastery, and Vermilion Jade Palace.

2. Smaller tree peonies (three winters in my garden) should establish themselves this year and begin to produce their true flowers (not just blooms from the mother plant). Some of them have yet to bloom in my garden. Here are these newer plants that are still small: Lavender Hills, two NOIDs (Big White and Single White), Colourful Butterfly, Necklace with Precious Pearls, Sapphire Blue, Shimadijin, and one more purple NOID. I initially thought this last one was Shimadaijin, but comparing it with a plant that should be a real Shimadaijin, they don't appear to be the same.

3. On top of everything, I have five tiny seedlings and a two-inch tall tree peony division on its own root to care for. Additionally, I have the grafted Yatchiyo Tsubaki, which I received from Alex, and Leda, which has been struggling to survive since 2017 (the neighbour's dog ran over it).

So far, they all look healthy but you can never know

At least the Hellebores are thriving this spring. Last week's storm knocked them down, but they bounced back beautifully, as if nothing had happened

It sounds like you should have an exciting bloom season Jasmin! I look forward to photos.

Your hellebores are amazing. They have become one of my favorite garden plants.

Thank you, LG This year is exceptionally good for Hellebores. They are real treasures for Northern Gardens because they start blooming early, and their leaves are (more or less) evergreen.

Oscar also has amazing Hellebores.

@ol434445 Oscar, has your black Hellebore started blooming?

Peonies Forum, please let us know what is blooming in your Northern gardens now

Thanks LG and Jasmin, looking forward to seeing what they look like Jasmin your garden is going to look beautiful here's a picture of the black hellebore

Love that hellebore Oscar!

Wow! That is dramatic!!! Nice!

Thank you, Oscar Your black hellebore is truly majestic. It gives the impression that it has absorbed all the light around it

I won't be doing much in my garden today. We've had lots of rain last night and today, which should encourage all the plants to emerge from the ground.

I received two Yachiyo Tsubaki grafts from Alex last fall. Unfortunately, one of them had a weak connection with the understock. Initially, I presumed it was dead when it failed to show any signs of growth this spring. However, a few minutes ago, I went to the garden and noticed a tiny leaf emerging It's too small to confirm whether it's the Yachiyo Tsubaki or the understock, but it resembles a tree peony because I couldn't see the "hood"

As for the other Yachiyo Tsubaki, it overwintered in the porch. While it's definitely alive, it hasn't started leafing out yet

Some of my herbaceous peonies have also begun to emerge and show their pips. The small pink NOID of Paeonia lactiflora appeared very early, alongside the tree peonies. Another NOID, which I refer to as the Beautiful Mystery White, has also started to show its pips, as have Edulis Superba and Blaze.

Although I always feel a bit high during every peony season this year it started unusually early Perhaps it's because I have so many tree peonies planted last fall, and I'm eager to see them emerge and grow, hoping they will produce at least one flower Additionally, I felt really sad when I realized that the Guardian was sick last year I also have many tree peonies planted relatively recently, so they should start blooming this year. They all have buds, but there's always a risk that they won't develop. I hope they will all be okay, including the little seedlings Can't wait!