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Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow

I'll ask at city hall but I imagine I won't run into any solicitous people. I may have better luck with botany students, as you say. I'll stop by the university one day to try my chances :)

Mira, on 04/25/2015

Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow

Mira, Park headquarters used to keep records of their plantings. It's unfortunate that signs aren't uniformly posted alongside the different tree types. Is there an administrative office for parks in Bucharest? Also, is there a university in ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

Mira, Forsythia definitely brightens the landscape. I love the carefree shape which Forsythia often assumes.

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

The Power of Yellow: Four Yellow Flowered Plants Alluring to Hummingbirds

MBC, It's always nice to meet another bird lover. Hummingbirds are always welcome in my yard.

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

Eastern Redbud: Spring's Early Pleasing Pastel of Magenta Pink

Mira, Cercis siliquastrum seems to favor the Mediterranean part of its southern Europe and western Asia native range. Is it possible that it is found outside of urban areas in Romania? Are there resources through the parks department, such as ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow

I wish I knew whom to ask about trees in a specific park. They should have little panels with information. I think sometimes they do, when it's a rare tree. In fact, I know they do because I remember some of them. But most trees are hard to ...

Mira, on 04/25/2015

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

I haven't really noticed before that forsythia shrub with branches laden with snow. What a beautiful image! You're right, forsythia does seem to grow happily without requiring much attention.

Mira, on 04/25/2015

What is Greek Yogurt?

I do not eat yogurt but I give a tablespoon a day of the plain yogurt to my dog in his breakfast bowl. I have often wondered what all the "Greek" hype was about so I am thankful you clarified this information for me.

RuthCox, on 04/25/2015

Early Spring Colors in the Yard: Blue, Lavender, Purple, Yellow

Mira, Is there a resource for identifying the trees? If they're in a park, is there staff with information on what's planted there? Do you think that they are native to Bucharest, or are they naturalized? What can you tell me about these trees - ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

Forsythia: Spring's Early Golden Glory

Mira, Forsythia keeps surging in popularity for many reasons, including attractiveness, ease in growing, and uncomplicated care. As you say, it's true that we often start seeing something in nature everywhere once we learn to recognize it! Yes, ...

DerdriuMarriner, on 04/25/2015

Sid the Science Kid Toys

Hi Lori, you need to ask Amazon that. These items are shipped from Amazon or other vendors. Terri doesn't ship them herself, she just advertises these items.

Mira, on 04/25/2015

Sid the Science Kid Toys

Hello, If I order party supplies and sid microphone, when is the earliest I can receive the product?

Lori, on 04/25/2015

Urban Foxes

The problem for me is that I have two animals that I want on my allotment site, a fox and a hedgehog, But one eats the other.

frankbeswick, on 04/25/2015

Silence

Thanks Mira, your comments are always appreciated. Hopefully Robin and Jim are enjoying some peace and quiet.

frankbeswick, on 04/25/2015

Silence

What a wonderful piece! I enjoyed your comments and you made me long for silence. I wonder where our RVing friends are now, Robin and Jim.

Mira, on 04/25/2015