The garden really wakes up in April. We could use much more rain. Last year it rained right when the roses started blooming and I was sad because it ruined many of the flowers. This year, I would be happy to exchange the blooms for some rain.

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Stars of the month: Hummingbird vine really does attract hummers. I think they feel safe because the blooms are so high in the air

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Crossvine is another showstopper. This one is called Tangerine Beauty.

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We have intentionally not pulled out our dandelions because I read that they are very beneficial because they are one of the first blooms. It is also edible.

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Asparagus – our only perennial vegetable. It reliably comes back year after year

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Peaches are starting to form on the La Feliciana. Pic on the right is of the tree flowering in March.

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