forsythia

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[OT from cottage renovations]

the genius of forsythia is not only that of abundant brilliant blooms, but also its timing, coming as it does ahead of so much else in the garden and neighbourhood.  though it is at its best in massive array, the details of smaller scale are fascinating in their own right, well, at least to me they are. 

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the cluster of buds on the tip of this stalk loom over the garlanded branch like the eagles on the standards of Roman legions. 
 

SPQR
Miller Drive


glint
Miller Drive


spray
Miller Drive


radial
Bittersweet Cottage garden


detail
Bittersweet Cottage garden