Spring Hydrangeas

The immediately previous owners told us they had a gardening philosophy in the Alexandria yard.  Summing it up, they said, "We'll plant it, and if it takes, so be it."  So we have an apricot tree - that has surprisingly held it's own in a climate that is clearly not suited for it, and we have hydrangeas.  Also, we have a red bud as a street tree out front - that's an indigenous species but not suited for life as a street tree.

The hydrangeas are the real deal though.  We have blue and pink varieties, in the pom pom style and the nurse's hat style.  Last year we had heavy rains the week after they bloomed, and they bent to the ground, so I didn't take a picture.  This year, sunny mornings and low humidity created a hydrangea riot, so I got some phone cam shots.

Also, Mary made a little arrangement, shown above, with my cow picture on the mantel.  I like cows. And hydrangeas.