The first week of May is always special here in the Arthur Foodscape. So much of this seasonal display comes into full, glorious bloom in early May. It truly is a spectacular scene, meant to be shared. Of course I prefer LIVE AND IN PERSON tours, but virtual will have to suffice. I hope these photos inspire you to scatter some seeds in the fall and create a brilliant spring border using easy-to-grow annuals like Lychnis, Poppies, Larkspur, Nigella, Grains, Carrots and SO MUCH MORE!
‘Flamethrower’ Redbud
I was lucky to win this prized new tree at the 2019 JCRA Gala in the Garden. It was slow to leaf out this spring, but is looking FANTASTIC now! This redbud produces bright red- orange foliage ALL SUMMER LONG!
New Poppies POP everyday!
The poppy blooms emerge through their outer coat and bloom for 2-3 days. The display is short but magnificent!
Celebrate the Rainbow
When the petals fall the seed heads are enchanting
Larkspur is the perfect compliment to the spring border
Carrots, Grains, Lychnis & Nigella companions
Carrots blooms are one of my all-time favorite cut flowers
Oats, Avena sativa dance in the light
Wheat, Trticum aestivum shimmers in the spring sunlight
Nigella is elegant in every way
Carrots and Roses are great to use for cut flower arrangements
Larkspur and Bachelor Buttons bloom for the entire month of May here in central North Carolina.
Lychnis coronaria is actually an ever-green perennial here in zone 7 and has several different flower colors
