A Kiss Goodbye: Farewell to Springtime

An Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Visits the Mountain Laurel Along the Secret Garden Path

Early this morning, warm sunlight streaming through dewy fog lifting from the valley, I slipped outside for my last springtime walk through the garden. The seasons change tonight —7:09 pm ET marking the Summer Solstice and the longest day of the year— as we say goodbye to Spring and hello to Summer. How to celebrate? With so many lovely options, I’ve yet to decide. How will you ring in this much-anticipated season? A swing in the hammock? A cool cocktail? Maybe a dip in the lake?

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But before she slips through the gate, let us wish a fond farewell to sweet Springtime. She shall ever remain in our hearts!

Springtime Sunshower in the Secret Garden

Spring Dances with Summer at the Secret Garden Door

Farewell to Springtime’s Sweet Ephemerals: Blushing Aquilegia and Fragrant Woodland Phlox

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