R. Todd Rothrauff

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April 14: More flowers in the side yard . . .

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  • One thing I've learned from my first spring experience here is that things wake up quite quickly.  I'm noticing that it doesn't take much time for appearances to change, and if you're not careful, you could miss it.  Such is the case with the first azalea cluster.

    One thing I've learned from my first spring experience here is that things wake up quite quickly. I'm noticing that it doesn't take much time for appearances to change, and if you're not careful, you could miss it. Such is the case with the first azalea cluster.

  • In the two days that have passed since the last pictures were taken, the white half has filled in quite a bit and now matches the pink half.

    In the two days that have passed since the last pictures were taken, the white half has filled in quite a bit and now matches the pink half.

  • I'm also seeing increased activity at the rest of the azaleas.

    I'm also seeing increased activity at the rest of the azaleas.

  • The other pink azaleas in line must all be of the same variety because they are going through their blooming cycle at the same time.

    The other pink azaleas in line must all be of the same variety because they are going through their blooming cycle at the same time.

  • Everything in between the houses has filled in quite nicely.

    Everything in between the houses has filled in quite nicely.

  • Everything behind the brick wall at the back of the driveway continues to grow.

    Everything behind the brick wall at the back of the driveway continues to grow.

  • When you compare these pictures with those I took in April 2009 when we first looked at the house, it becomes obvious how much some of the plants have grown.

    When you compare these pictures with those I took in April 2009 when we first looked at the house, it becomes obvious how much some of the plants have grown.

  • Here's an idea.  Let's try another backyard panorama.

    Here's an idea. Let's try another backyard panorama.

  • My fascination with stitching pictures together continues.

    My fascination with stitching pictures together continues.

  • Three-picture backyard panorama.

    Three-picture backyard panorama.

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