Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Toons
In 1926 Blithewold’s 50 year old Toon tree (Cedrela sinensis aka Toona sisensis) bloomed for the first time (and was thought to be the first one to bloom in this country). William McKee, Bessie Van … Read more.
White coat of many colors
Snow snow snow! And a Garden Blogger’s Bloomday (hosted by Carol at May Dreams Gardens) a day early. I practically wore out the shutter of my little camera taking pics yesterday and today (I think … Read more.
Two mornings and “winter interest”
Yesterday morning and today couldn’t have been more different. Purple drizzle clouds and bitter mist yesterday have moved over for a rime covered sparkle today. Admittedly it was less pleasant walking out in yesterday’s damp … Read more.
Sensory stimulation
Stuart over at Gardening Tips ‘n’ Ideas tagged me (me!) for a meme about 8 things for which I’m thankful. Thanks, Stuart! (I think that’s #1) Yesterday on my walk around the property I … Read more.
Every day is Bloom Day!
The Annual Meeting is behind us, the (monthly) Garden Soirees are before us, visitors visit daily and the blooms must go on! I know I’m not the only one who tidies madly at home for … Read more.
Our Claim to Fame
A lot of visitors have been asking lately “what’s wrong with the Giant Sequoias?!” For those of you who aren’t familiar with Blithewold, we have one of – if not the – tallest Sequoiadendron giganteum … Read more.
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