To offer something new amongst the recall, retreads, and retro things that have been appearing on String Too Short to Tie I present the pine blossom.
There is a lovely pine shrub in the front yard mound. Each year it seems to cover a larger percentage of the allotted space though we do prune it in an attempt to keep it under control.
While the green of the long densely-massed needles is quite attractive, I like it best when it is in bloom, another of Spring's marvelous offerings.
I am well aware that living in a piney woods has its drawbacks. Pine pollen all over everything is a major nuisance, and if one is allergic to the stuff it is beyond nuisance. It is a dreaded and unwelcome intruder into that individual's life.
But we have little of it and I enjoy the beauty of the plant when it is in this stage of producing new life.
Blessings.
How could you not love the divine aroma of pine...
ReplyDeleteI replaced our mugo pine last year---the original took over the landscaping. I love the pine because it adds some greenery to the yard when the other plants have dropped their leaves. Tried and true, the pine. I like them too.
ReplyDeleteWe are thankful for air conditioning during pollen season. Hubby has an especially hard time. But I do agree that pines are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGrace, wonderfully aromatic!
ReplyDeleteLin, year-round greenery is a blessing. In addition to a couple of pine shrubs we have an arbor vitae which unfortunately has gotten so beautiful-- and bit-- that it has almost outgrown its place. :-(
Vee, people with pollen allergies are blessed to have A/C.