The early bloomers are the first to remind us of the promise of spring — the hellebores, the periwinkles, and soon after, the explosion of daffodils all over the grounds. The shrubs and trees get into the act, with Bodnant viburnum, forsythia, star magnolia, and red maple not even waiting for their leaves before bursting into flower. Native or not, wildflower, shrub, and tree respond to warmer weather and longer days, painting a multi-hued backdrop at Silvermont.

The cast of characters changes weekly, with the daffodils bowing out and new spring ephemerals making their entrances in the woodland garden and elsewhere on the grounds. Come have a look!