{Two Seasons Side by Side}

It was a funny sight to see winter berries next to spring blossoms...

Winter Berries of our Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo alongside Spiraea cantoniensis 'Lanceata' or double Bridal Wreath Spirea

Nandina berries I always use for Christmas...

Spirea Cantoniensis 'Lanceata' or double Bridal Wreath Spirea is gorgeous!

Sunlight playing with those blossoms...

The beautiful closeup photo I made on April 10, 2010
The other two on April 10, 2014...

Related links:
{Our New Spiraea Cantoniensis (dbl Bridal Wreath Spirea)} | previous post by me
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{Our Mrs. G. G. GERBING Azaleas}

One of our prettiest Azaleas is for sure the Mrs. G.G. GERBING Azalea with its huge white flowers!

Again, during my garden tour on April 12, with perfect sunlight I could make these photos.

Are they not a dream?

In the back you see the red from our Acer Rubrum or Red Maple. 

Stepping back now so you can see the wooden bridge over our creek. One of 3.

To the left you see our Quercus Virginiana Grand View Gold and the Italian Cypress in front of the balcony, the Gazebo is visible as well. Next is our Acer saccharum Marshall or Sugar Maple tree.

To the right you see the Acer Rubrum or Red Maple more visible and also the Acer Negundo Kelly's Gold Yellow Box Elder to the right of the rubrum.

A bit closer and all 3 Acers you can see in the back as well.

Lovely contrast of colors against this pure white Azalea with its large flowers!

This really is the LOVELIEST time of the year!
The fall has its colors as well but not such lovely flowers...

Don't you LOVE them too?

Just a hint of green on those pure white petals.
Hope you too have Azaleas to enjoy in your garden!

Related links:
{ENJOY Our White Azaleas} | previous post by me
{Our Acer Trees in the Spring} | previous post by me

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{Our Wild Violets}

Our Wild Violets are such lovely flowers in the wood garden!

Some call them Weed Violets... But are they not LOVELY?

Hard to photograph...

Yep, getting FACE TO FACE...

Such a lovely pastel tone for the spring...

Like a bearded, hairy edge...

Are they not pretty in a tiny silver vase?

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