I don't have a green thumb, but I did attend the Twin Cities Parade of Ponds last year.

At one stop, a local Prior Lake business showcased lighting for pond environments to highlight natural forms and to blend into water-garden or pond settings.

The hand-crafted lights, in my opinion, were outstanding. Visit  http://www.artscapelighting.com/ to see examples.

ARBORETUM HOSTA SALE
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen
Saturday, May 5, until all plant material is gone, held rain or shine

Select from more than 40 varieties of hosta, including many large, blue and variegated styles. A plant list will be available at the sale. This sale is put on by the Minnesota Hosta Society and benefits the Arboretum’s Hosta Glade.

Frost Damage? Waiting for Spring

I have a forsythia bush on my front hill that looked like it was just on the verge of blooming with that warm weather we had before all the cold and wind and snow. I always look forward to its yellow flowers as welcome sign of spring.

Now all the buds look brown. I am guessing that all these below freezing nights have damaged the flower buds.

Have you had some frost damage to early blooms???