The sunshine finally appeared today! Though it was deceiving, it was not as warm as I thought when I ventured outside. I walked the nursery today, tagging trees and updating signs, but the wind was still crisp. The plants appear to be hibernating, but with a little warmer weather that is expected later this week it won't be long before the buds are opening and we see life again.
To the nursery customer who found the blog through the farm's website - I spoke with our Japanese Maple supplier today and we have approximately 60 nice size balled and burlapped Jap Maples coming in sometime the beginning of April. The freeze last year damaged so many of the Japanese Maples it was difficult to locate trees from suppliers - many places sold out early. We usually try to carry some of the more unusual or collector varieties; we do have about 6-8 different types coming in April.
And as for the request for pictures of the farm, I will try to post some photos soon.
For all the gardeners - its time to cut back the ornamental grasses and start on general spring clean-up as the weather permits. I have begun trimming back my own ornamental grasses, some perennials, and my liriope along with cleaning out the leaves that have blown into my flower beds through the winter. When I pulled the leaves away from my Hellebores I noticed blooms are starting to spring forth! Yes, spring is on its way!
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Mornin' Barbara! Yep, I was the one asking about the JM's. You know, I've never been able to figure out the specific variety of the one I have in my front yard. I'll add the link if you'd care to take a look. The tree is established, I'd say it's been there a good 10+ years. Such a beautiful little tree and I actually cried to see it after the freeze...so pitiful looking.
Anyway, here's the like if you have the time to peek. I'm very anxious to replace it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/boofrumom/
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