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Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Outdoors
Dogwoods, Still in Bloom!
The dogwoods are still in bloom for the most part, although if we get the high winds and heavy rain that are predicted, that will probably change. It’s been an interesting spring for the dogwoods. I’ve never seen them with … Continue reading
Here Come the Dogwoods
Unless we have heavy rain or high wind, this weekend should be the peak of the dogwoods. The redbuds are almost gone, the crabapples are in bloom, and I’ve even seen an early flame azalea or two in bloom. We … Continue reading
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Racing… away from Tumbling Creek
There’s still quite a bit of sarvis in bloom, and the redbuds are still going strong. There are a few dogwoods in full flower, but most of them will probably be another week or more, depending on the amount of … Continue reading
Spring is Springing
Just a quick update to say that the dogwoods are starting to bloom. They are in their greenish stage, and I think it will be at least another week before most of them are in full bloom, perhaps as much … Continue reading
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What Flower is This?
After the cold snap and a little rain, yesterday’s temperature on the porch reached 70°, and it is expected to be warmer today. Yesterday, we had to knock off early and just sit out there and revel in the sights … Continue reading
Best of the Dogwoods to Come
There are some dogwoods in full bloom this morning. There are many more about to bloom, but most aren’t that far along. We had a little rain last night, and it looks like we will have some sun today, so … Continue reading
Personal “Signs of Spring”
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the definite sense that the year has turned. It has felt like spring, even through the cold snaps. My own personal “signs of spring” are ticking along. I first heard the peepers on … Continue reading
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A Real Cold Spell
We had a dusting of snow this morning and the temperature was 7° on the deck. That was offset a bit by the fact that it was a beautiful day, with the snow shining on top of the Big Frog … Continue reading
A Happy Hoday Season to Us All!
We’ve had some very cold days lately, with lows around 20°. Today, we’re having heavy rain, and the weather service predicts sleet and snow for tonight with a possible accumulation of an inch and temperatures below the freeze. So, if … Continue reading
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