Azelea Time

When the azeleas are in bloom you know it's the Masters Golf tournament.  Known for controlling just when the flowers open, the grounds crew at Augusta work miracles to make the course look good on TV.  Icing the ground if the weather gets too warm before they're ready is just one of their tricks.

"Azelea Time"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

Orange Rhodies

Monet's Garden was awash with blooms, irises, tulips, wisteria, azaleas and rhododendrons. But when I spotted these orange ones I was taken aback. I'm used to seeing them in whites and shades of reds and pinks. They were so vibrant they almost looked phony.

"Orange Rhodies" © Kathy Dunham 2009