In my Book of Firsts....

6/22/2011

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Three white blossoms this week. Late June friends.

Horse Chestnut is dropping petals in the heavy rain

Elderberry bushes are frothy white. Berries will follow in clumps.

Dogwoods for sure but I was certain I saw a variety come out before the Magnolias...early this spring. I must pay more attention.

Looking for Chestnut Trees I found this wonderful Van Gogh I had no idea about with a checkered past ....apparently it was stolen and then recovered from a Swiss museum in a great art heist. You can read about it here: http://www.time.com/time/arts/article/0,8599,1712209,00.html

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8/10/2011 02:11:17 am

Oh elderberries! How fortunate for you to have elderberries nearby. I absolutely love the flowers for a special winter children's syrup and the berries in an immune boosting syrup. Alas, I must resort to purchasing these wonders at a bulk herb store as none grow in my area.
I just came across your site and love the looks of the BOC you have for sale. My guys are still using a wall timeline as they are grade 1 but when I'm ready to do a timeline in a book, yours is what I'll be looking for! Wonderful!

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9/7/2012 07:09:36 am

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