The Rhododendrons, native and other varieties have started to bloom.  I love it when some writers use the word "riotous" to describe something as benign and serene as a garden, but there is something dervish about a profusion of bloom and color when the masses of flowers break out.  

Another thought - wallflowers.  They're anything but.  They're cheerful and colorful and if they were invited to dance, I doubt they'd decline....   When you see a wallflower, ask it to dance and see what happens...

Yes, you can talk to plants.  I do.  They're such good listeners and I think they like the feedback.

Quiche with summer squash, fresh oregano, prociutto, mancheco cheese and sweet red pepper.

8 eggs

1cup heavy cream

1 lg diced yellow/Italian squash

1/2 cup diced red onion

1 diced red bell pepper

1/4 cup chooped fresh oregano

3 slices prociutto (or ham or bacon)

1cup shredded Mancheco cheese

Mix all ingredients together and pour in to prepared pie crust/8 in. pan

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

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Emily Dickinson Stayed Here

Well, we wish she had.  and If she had, I think she would have liked it here...

 As children bid the guest good-night,

     And the reluctant turn,

My flowers raise their pretty lips,

Then put their nightgowns on.

As children caper when they wake,

Merry that it is morn,

My flowers from a hundred cribs

Will peep, and prance again.

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