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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Bloomin' Tuesday

Hey everyone-Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! We've had a couple glorious days here North of Philly and spring has officially sprung!
Lilacs in full bloom.


Strawberries are starting to bloom.

The last of the daffs.

Does anyone know why my rhubarb bolts early like this? I have two plants and they both are bolting. 
I read once that it means they are neurotic plants...
Yea, that would be just my luck! Anyone know the name of a good plant psychiatrist?
Have a happy day:@)
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45 comments:

  1. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!April 26, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    At least your rhubarb grew!

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  2. GardenOfDaisiesApril 26, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Your lilacs are beautiful!! Mmmm, how wonderful to have fresh strawberries (soon) from your own backyard!

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  3. Muffy's MarksApril 26, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I can just about smell those lilacs from here. Beautiful

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  4. JaneApril 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Everything is looking pretty. Love this time of year with all of the color in the garden.
    Have a great day.
    Jane

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  5. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Morning, Lynnie! Yep, you get a nick name! :) Love your blooms! Strawberries? I love strawberries!
    Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. RenéeApril 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    I remember last Spring feeling about a month behind you and our lovely Philly garden. Your pictures are beautiful and I'm so glad you shared these happy blooms with me. Thanks!

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  7. From the KitchenApril 26, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    A plant therapist would ultimately blame you for how you've treated/not treated that rhubarb. Just be gentle and encouraging. If that doesn't work, tell them you're going to replace them with a less neurotic plant.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. Linda @ Lemon DropApril 26, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    gorgeous lilacs! I can smell them from here :)

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  9. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Those lilacs are beautiful! Not much is lasting around here :( once it blooms we get another round of storms an 83mph winds and all, if any, blooms are gone but at least I can stop by and take a peak at yours :)
    Have a great day!

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  10. LVApril 26, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Glad you are having weather so your flowers and plants can grow. I love the shot of the lilac.

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  11. Becca's DirtApril 26, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Such pretty daffs. I love the lilac. Glad to see spring has arrived. Have a good day.

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  12. DonnieApril 26, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I think the psychiatrist would make you lie down on the couch if you said your rhubarb was neurotic...lol...

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  13. JenApril 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Oooo I bet the lilac bush smells so good. I really want one :)

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  14. Sherri B.April 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I can almost smell the lilacs too, they are one of my very favorite flowers.

    Here is a link that might help re: your rhubarb.

    http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/rhubarbflowers.html

    Hope it helps.

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  15. Blondie's JournalApril 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I've never grown rhubarb...doesn't it take up a lot of space? My neighbor used to have it all along his fence and I always wondered how many pies he could make!!

    Love the pretty blooms you have. My daffodils just opened and the tulips are ready. I think we are a tad behind you in that department. I can't wait to fill some vases!

    Have a great week!

    XO,
    Jane

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  16. DarlaApril 26, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Funny....love the lilacs.

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  17. The Charm of HomeApril 26, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Lynn, That is funny! Neurotic plants. Beautiful blooms your way too. Have a great week.
    Sherry

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  18. Kathy WalkerApril 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Lilacs are amazing! Lovely pictures.

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  19. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I've been away for three weeks, Lynn, and now I'm catching up on all my blog friends. My lilacs have not bloomed as yet but are getting close --I love their smell. I never heard of bolting rhubarb! Could it be the plant roots need to be divided? Hope you had a joyful holiday!

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  20. Debbie JApril 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Its nice to see those blooms after a hard winter! I don't grow rhubarb, since its probably too hot here. My SIL grows it in the mountains. Guess you just have some challenging plants there!

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  21. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Those Lilacs look so pretty, I bet they smell heavenly too! :)

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  22. Designs on 47th StreetApril 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    I simply LOVE lilacs!! You are a few weeks ahead of us.

    Come by and see my lilac tablecloth!

    Donna

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  23. Donna@Conghaile CottageApril 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    There is NOT a better aroma than lilacs in full bloom! "Ahhhh, Life is good"! Your post is GORGEOUS!
    There "SHOULD be a good Plant Whisperer" out there. and when you find him, LET US ALL KNOW???
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  24. Diana LaMarreApril 26, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    My rhubarb used to do the same thing. I thought it needed dividing. So I divided it. It's been two years and it has not yet recovered--maybe this year. I think if it ever recovers, I will just let it bolt early -- at least I had rhubarb to enjoy!

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  25. RosemaryApril 26, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    No psychiatrist would ever approve of my advice but Go ahead and rip the flower stocks off that rhubarb and give it a good talking to..... LOL
    Everything else in your garden looks like it is behaving beautifully especially the lilacs.

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  26. JeanApril 26, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I can almost smell those lovely lilacs! I don't even have leaves on mine yet. Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! Jean

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  27. An Oasis in the DesertApril 26, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Sorry, nothing to report on the "neurotic plant" front, but your lilacs are just beautiful!
    CAS

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  28. danaApril 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Just lost my comment...so I'll try this again. :)

    I know nothing about rhubarb except that my mom grew it and made the most awesome jellies and pies from it.

    I think most of my plants and shrubs could benefit from psychiatric intervention....they all do quirky things!

    Love your bunny poem and those macaroons look wonderful. They have to be if they're from Paula!

    Hope you had a great Easter! dana

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  29. bjApril 26, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    I am not a gardener so I can't help you at all.
    I love your pretty flowers, tho.
    xo bj

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  30. Nancy's NotesApril 26, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Your lilacs are just beautiful! I've never grown lilacs, lucky you!

    Nancy

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  31. The Quintessential MagpieApril 26, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Girl, I am like the plant murderess! You don't want my advice. I can tell you how to murder a plant in a split second, but how to make them less neurotic? Sorry! I'm the Hanibel Lector of the plant world. ;-)

    Those lilacs are gorgeous. Do you know, I don't think I have ever seen them in bloom except in photos and the movies? They are exquisite, and that is one tree I would love to have cuttings from for flower arrangements.

    Hope you get your sprouts to stop "sprouting off"! ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  32. DiannApril 26, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I can't wait until lilacs are in bloom! They are my favorite flower! And yes, the princess let me know that her phone call to the Easter bunny worked!

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  33. KathleenApril 26, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    You are way ahead of us! No buds on the lilacs yet.
    Sorry about your rhubarb! I know a good counselor! :)

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  34. SueApril 26, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    We used to have so many lilacs and I just love them. We didn't find any here, so we planted a new one a few years ago. It is white and still small. All the rain got to the flowers before I could get them in the house. So sad. Your pictures are so pretty.

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  35. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Lynn,
    You are ahead of us here outside of Harrisburg! Wow. I did pick a lilac blossom today...almost half of the florets were open...
    Loving this sunny weather!

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  36. OliveApril 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Ha...most every thing else is neurotic so why not the rhubard? The lilacs are very pretty and will not grow in our awful heat.

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  37. no spring chickenApril 26, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Wow, just beautiful!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  38. Latane BartonApril 27, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Oh, the heavenly aroma of lilacs.... my favorite but alas, I have none.

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  39. LaApril 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Maybe a little Xanax would help. Sincerely, your brown thumbed friend.

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  40. JennyApril 27, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I have a bottle of xanax you could try feeding to your plant! ha! I wonder if you could call the County Extension office and find a solution?

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  41. Pam KesslerApril 28, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    I just love this time of year. Beautiful lilacs. Can't help you on the rhubarb. Maybe it's alll that great weather we have been getting this spring LOL.

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  42. EllenApril 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I have neurotic broccoli plants... Thanks for visiting me at A Season for All Things. I'm your newest follower and look forward to reading more of your posts. ~ Ellen

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  43. xinexApril 29, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful blooms, Lynn! Thanks for the birthday greetings!...Christine

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  44. JessaApril 29, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    lol... if you find that plant psychologist could you send him my way? In my case it is more about fixing the trauma I have caused them though....

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  45. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 1, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    So funny! Love this time of year, at least we have luck with some things!!! :)

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