April’s full moon namesake in our garden
The Old Farmer’s Almanac calls the April 24th full moon “The Pink Moon”. This name has nothing to do with the color of the moon. It won’t be pink, but instead it will appear as the usual normal bright white moon. The name instead comes from the bloom of the ground phlox, a pink flower common in North America that blooms in mid to late April.
Creeping Phlox
Roses coming
Hosta’s
Scene from the front of our place
Hosta getting the squeeze: soon to be moved
Our phlox has really bloomed this spring. One of our two hostas is being challenged by the phlox for space! We’ll probably move this hosta to the flower garden and let the phlox run.
Even the new growth has the typical “tulip shaped” leaf
Our young Tulip trees are beginning to put on their leaves this spring. Also known as yellow poplar, the Tulip is actually a member of the Magnolia family. They are one of the finest hardwood lumber producers. This is the third season for the two we have in the front yard.
Couldn’t resist the alliteration. These phlox are pretty, regardless.
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