Waiting for the Blooms

The Northeast is "greening up" in Joan H's words.  And it's about time! If you're into apps, there's one for gardeners that comes highly recommended by Karissa Bell (Wired, April, 2013). Called the "Landscaper's Companion," this is "By far the most inclusive plant-reference app we've seen."  At $4.99, from iOS, Android.

While you're watching the new stalks for those daffodils and tulips, and planning your summer annuals, you can enjoy what's blooming in the warmer places.

Tom & Claudia's Orchids in South Florida

Thanks to Tom & Claudia

Many of us are fortunate that our travels take us to more temperate climes for the winter and spring.

In South Florida, the orchids are blooming!


Dick's Orange Jubilee and Yellow Lantana in New River, AZ



While in the Southwest, the pampered flowers as well as the wildflowers are gorgeous.

Wild Mexican Poppies at Lake Pleasant, AZ



                                  

Cactus blooking in Jo's neigborhood

(And look who's enjoying the Lake Pleasant wildflowers
with Jo and her camera.)

Wildflowers Carpeting the Mountains, Lake Pleasant, AZ

(Our thanks to Claudia and Tom for the FL orchids; to Jo for the sourthwestern wildflowers and neighborhood cactus, and to Dick for the Orange Jubilees and the wildflowers at Lake Pleasant, AZ.)