After a warm but dreary winter and a hard spring rain….

Cornus florida 'Dogwood'

the spent bracts of the flowering dogwood trees and blossoms of the bridal wreath shrubs say good-bye…

Spiraea spp. 'Bridal Wreath'

While the Japanese Maple and Louisiana Iris unfurl to say hello….

Acer palmatum dissectum 'Crimson Queen'

Iris hexagona

Spring… our reminder of death and rebirth, always saying good-bye to the old and hello to the new.

Here’s to all the ‘hellos’ this Spring!