Shade Garden

Despite being trampled and mistreated flowers are blooming in the shade garden. Here are a few photos taken this afternoon.


Bleeding Heart – People say they are old-fashioned and boring but I disagree. Its unfurled, reddish foliage is one of the first signs of spring and the flowers look like crazy fifties bouffant hairdos or milkmaid bonnets.

Violets – A diehard anti-purple person who likes violets — go figure.

These are not from my garden but when I saw them it reminded me that spring is nearly over.

Gayla Trail
Gayla is a writer, photographer, and former graphic designer with a background in the Fine Arts, cultural criticism, and ecology. She is the author, photographer, and designer of best-selling books on gardening, cooking, and preserving.

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2 thoughts on “Shade Garden

  1. Hey, I’m sure the camera was part of it, but you have such a good eye! Thank you for sharing your garden photos and stories.

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