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	THE PROGRESS OF SPRING The snows had not completely disappeared when the beautiful crocus below appeared in view of Mary's kitchen window. Next to appear were these beautiful flowers. Chris, the local horticulturalist, tells me that in Europe and the U.K. they are sold for planting in marshy areas and are held in greater esteem than this area where they go by the name "skunk cabbage." After the white, white, white of the snows of the winter, their cheerful yellow was a sight for sore eyes. After the skunk cabbage came a few intrepid daffodils and a few adventurous magnolia blossoms. Now the magnolia tree is in full bloom and a sight to behold. Today is the 22 of April and there is color everywhere. These cherry blossoms appear to promise a bumper crop of cherries later in the summer. There are several types of daffodils blooming in the garden. If anyone can tell me their names, I would be grateful. The rhododendron at the front of Emerald Lakes have yet to bloom, but those on the south side began blooming around the hot air exhaust outlet about the same time as the crocus and are now in full bloom on the south side. A bumblebee must have thought I was after HIS nectar.............he chased me for several yards.                                   The forsythia are painting the town of Nelson with broad strokes of yellow. Some of the plants are astounding in size. The tulips are just beginning to open. I must remember to plant more for next year. These purple beauties were volunteers from last years plants. Talk about the volunteer spirit! I think this is crab apple. If I am wrong, please do tell me.....just getting to know the place! Just had to throw this in. I have to retake this one...........but rain today. I am happy to contribute to the honey industry.
	Stay tuned to this site for updates on the progress of the garden! If I have mislabeled something or did not know the name, please send me an e-mail ( emerlake@telus.net).