Today was a beautiful, warm, sunny day. As I took my usual morning walk through the garden, it occurred to me that I might share what I am seeing. The crape myrtles have leafed out, the dogwoods are in bloom, clematis are opening on my clematis poles, and the bluebells have sprung up everywhere. Encore azaleas in red, pink, white and pale varieties are overflowing with color.
This post is something of a milestone in that it is the 500th of my short blogging career. Making friends across the blogosphere all around the world is a blessing indeed. I am grateful to those of you who follow this humble effort and to those of you who have given me words of encouragement. Thank you.
On to the walk:
I hope these photos will give you a sense of what is going on in my garden here in mid April. I will be looking forward to sharing more with you in the coming months.
Here’s to the next 500!
A Walk in the Garden 
It looks so lovely, I especially like the Japanese maple. Thank you for all the photos and congrats on the 500th!
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Many thanks, Anne. This is such a special time of year here, and I’m glad to be able to share.
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What an amazing garden! Beautiful!
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Thanks, Susan. We are fortunate to have such lovely weather now.
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It is really stunning. Loved it.
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Thank you. I’m glad you have liked my garden.
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Great garden and good photos! Congrats on the 500, I can’t imagine it
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It’s amazing how quickly time goes by. When this started, I had no idea that I would ever reach 500.
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All looking absolutely superb, John. And a happy anniversary and Easter weekend!
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Thank you, Cathy. And a Blessed Easter to you as well.
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Oh the irises… the clematis… the bluebells….so so envious!
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You are kind to say so. Thanks.
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I have enjoyed your blog and your book. Congratulations.
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Thank you, FA. I’m indeed pleased that you have enjoyed the blog and especially the book.
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A beautiful way to celebrate 500 posts! And all these blooms for Easter are just marvelous.
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Thank you. I do hope you and yours have a Blessed Easter.
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Lovely gardens, John. Last year you posted about trimming Hellebore — this year I’ve followed your tip and already they look healthier and happier!!!
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Thanks, Lindy. I’m glad the tip worked for you. It’s one of the joys of sharing our gardening experiences.
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Congratulations! Your garden is looking so lovely John.
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Congratulations on the first 500! Lots of beauty in your garden – what kind of Clematis is that?
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Thank you, Jason. The clematis is Etoile Violette.
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Love the look of the garden! Organised, at the same time full of life 🙂
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Thank you so much for your kind comment.
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