Finally, after many false starts, spring has appeared in all her glory.  The dogwoods are nearing their peak, and the deutzias have spread a veil of white over the lawns.  It’s a shame we don’t have a wedding here today!  Our arboretum suffered two losses over the winter.  Unfortunately, both were heritage varieties – stewartia and franklinia.  We’re mulching, planting, cutting and pruning.  May 8th will bring the annual bird census – lots of migratory birds are stopping off and the feeders to refuel.  Tis’ truly a glorious time.