The Hope Patch

Hello Hope Patch Gardener!

Today is Earth Day, April 22, when we celebrate the beauty and richness of nature and take steps to preserve the balance of the Earth. It was a sunny, warm day in Streamwood, with temperatures breaking 80 degrees Fahrenheit. The purple tulip blossoms have opened and their petals are widening and waving in the breeze. Check out the pictures from this morning and evening below:

This Morning

This Evening

Spring is a beautiful time of possibilities emerging and new life forming. Make sure to get out, take a walk and work in your garden. Enjoy the majesty of nature.

All the best,

Dave Pipitone, Author, The Rainbow Chronicles: A Bedtime Story for a New DaY

Hello Hope Patch Gardener!

Saturday, April 21, was a very warm, sunny day in Streamwood, with temperatures reaching nearing 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s hard to believe that only 10 days ago we had four inches of snow.

Yesterday, you saw that the tulip blossoms are forming and the outer green leaf surrounding the blossom began to turn color. Today’s post shows photos of both morning and evening progress. (We were gone during the day.) The blossoms are ready to open.Check out the pictures below:
Morning

Evening

This is an exciting time! We should see our first blossoms tomorrow. Stay tuned and I’ll share pictures with you as the tulip flowers open for the first time.

All the best,

Dave Pipitone, Author, The Rainbow Chronicles

Hello Hope Patch Gardener!

Today, April 20, was a very warm, sunny day in Streamwood, with temperatures reaching around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The tulip blossoms are forming and the outer green leaf surrounding the blossom is beginning to turn color. We planted purple tulips in the Hope Patch and the purple is beginning to manifest. Check out the picture below:

Visit our website for my take on why purple tulips are important. This is an exciting time! The next two days should be in the high 70’s and we may see a blossom unfold. I’ll share pictures with you as the flower grows.

All the best,

Dave Pipitone, Author, The Rainbow Chronicles: A Bedtime Story for a New Day

Hello Hope Patch Gardener!

After some cold weather last week, including four inches of snow seven days ago, spring is returning to Streamwood. It looks like the tulip plants were hardy enough to tough out the adverse weather. The buds are forming and you can see the color on the edges of the tulip blossom. See the picture below.

Notice that the tulip bud is protected by the large leaves, which almost wrap themselves around it. In the next week or so, as the stalk grows taller, the tulip flower will be elevated above the plant and the tulip petals will open. I’m excited to see the beautiful flower unfold.

Till next time.

Dave Pipitone, author of The Rainbow Chronicles: A Bedtime Story for a New Day