Coral Charm Peonies
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Coral Charm Peonies

The coral charm peony is one of the most fascinating late spring flowers. Over the course of just a few days, it transforms itself from an intense coral bud to a bright watermelon pink bloom then turns a soft apricot tone and finishes as a faded cream color.

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Styling Cymbidium Orchids
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Styling Cymbidium Orchids

Cymbidiums have always been my favorite variety of orchids. I've been collecting them since I was in college and fell in love with a neighbor's wine barrel full of amazing blooming orchid stalks.

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Black and White Anemone Arrangement
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Black and White Anemone Arrangement

The garden is finally blooming again after the dormant days of winter and some of the first flowers to emerge this season were these black and white anemones.

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Early Summer Roses
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Early Summer Roses

Roses add a touch of classic beauty to the early summer garden with their lovely colors and sweet scent. In May ours begin blooming as the air becomes warmer and the sunlight lasts into evening. Shades of orange, red and yellow fill the patio garden and welcome the beginning of a new season.

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Flowering Plum Trees
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Flowering Plum Trees

It is that beautiful time of year again when the trees are starting to bloom and fill the air with the sweet scent of spring. I like to walk in the mornings and take in the beauty of the season.

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Early Summer Peonies
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Early Summer Peonies

Pink peony flowers are spectacular in early summer. I look forward to purchasing a bunch at the market to enjoy the large and showy blooms and their sweet floral scent.

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