Dayton "Dirt" - May 9, 2014

What a change in the weather to spring-like temperatures! The early tulips on the north side of the parking area are still in bloom with color showing on the later bloomers that will overlap and will create such a spectacle that you'll think you've just stepped into Holland. The phlox below the Owl Barn rock wall is just now putting on their coat of many colors with blues, pinks and magentas with a scattering of pure white adding to the riot of color. If that weren't enough, the hanging baskets in the greenhouse have literally exploded with growth and bloom just this past week. The perennials on display and in back stock are just about at the right stage at which they look their best for sales. It's quite a job to keep things orderly and clean and of course it never ends. Even now, our last load of balled and burlapped stock just came in along with a gorgeous load of plants from Canada which includes beautiful weeping pea trees. If you're coming to the nursery this weekend, it will be easy to find as 3,000 red tulips called Hollandia should be just coming into bloom along Cleveland-Massillon Rd. I remember planting the bulbs in the wet and cold November and so now it's time for the reward. Later in spring, Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry' supplemented with annual flowers will bloom along the road. Do remember Mother's Day this Sunday. Even if your not going to give Mom a "living gift" of a plant, just bring her down to the nursery to walk and enjoy the beauty of the grounds but do prepare to walk as the color is everywhere! ~Tom