Antirrhinum Majus or Snapdragons

These snapdragons were started this winter inside. The seed was extremely tiny, and it took a LONG time for them to reach the size of a pin head. This was my first year to grow snapdragons. I selected Black Prince, which is an heirloom ( circa 1915) grown in Thomas Jefferson's Monticello Gardens. I ordered the seed ( Select Seeds) last fall and decided to give some snap dragons a try for the first time this year. This is the end of April, and they have been ouside since the first week of March. I would say they are about 6 inches and growing quickly now that they are settled into their permanent home.

I grew cilantro in containers this year and find it is doing better. It is in an area where it will receive some afternoon shade. I did not want it to bolt this year too soon. We have been using it a lot this spring in our

taco salads.

We tried a new red romaine lettuce that I sow densely. I will replace the lettuce area with squash as soon as it warms up in May. This makes a fabulous cut and come again lettuce.

The pansy I started from seed in January is starting to bloom this week.

Johnny Jump Ups are blooming. They are flavorful in our salads this spring!

They are so delicate, and I noticed they have slight difference in their petals....

Baptisia Carolina is starting to bloom.....a spring joy

The butterflies are enjoying the purple allium...one landed on my shoulder as I worked today....

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