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Why are they so profuse this season? Possibly because there was no late frost to kill off the buds. Maybe the winter snow provided the moisture they like so much. Not sure, but I'll take it!
Susan Reimer has spent 16 years writing about raising kids - among other topics - in her column for The Baltimore Sun. And every time son Joseph or daughter Jessie passed another milestone - driver's license, college, wedding or a move to a new military duty station - she has planted another garden. Now she will be writing about those gardens - and yours - here on Garden Variety. 
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Comments
I wish mine were near blooming but that doesnt happen until late July here. I cant plant enough hydrangeas. Love them!
Posted by: Kristin | May 26, 2010 4:05 PM
Ours didn't bloom. My mother has been equally frustrated and devastated by the loss.....lol.
Tell her to stop by my house and take as many as she wants!!--Susan
Posted by: NotableM | May 26, 2010 4:56 PM
Is it my imagination or are plants flowering earlier than usual? Walking the dog at 6 a.m. has (at least) one benefit, in that I can study the flora for several blocks around my house. I saw hostas in bloom this morning, which seemed too early.
My colleague Jacques Kelly says his garden is two weeks ahead of schedule...and I believe him. -- Susan
Posted by: Eve | May 27, 2010 11:24 AM