Storey's First Bloom Day

When I heard the buzz about the Garden Blogger's Bloom Day over at May Dreams Garden, I thought it would be fun to get Storey employees (many of whom are avid vegetable and flower gardeners) to participate in this monthly online event. While Inside Storey isn't strictly a gardening blog, the category is quickly growing with posts from our author Edward C. Smith, and a postcard from a tree planting from Acquiring editor Deb Burns, with many more garden-related stories and tips to come. Spring is transforming the Berkshire hills that surround us from brown to green, and our yards are exploding with the first of the season's blooms. Here's a glimpse of what we're seeing. If you're a first-time visitor, welcome to Inside Storey!

Hellebores on May 13, 2009 in Williamstown, MA. Photo taken by Gwen Steege.

Garden Chives, their pinkish-purple flowers getting ready to open. Photo taken in Pittsfield, MA on May 15th, 2009 by Kristy L. MacWilliams

Lilac Blossoms. Photo taken in Pittsfield, MA on May 15th, 2009 by Kristy L. MacWilliams

Rhubarb! Cheshire, MA. Photo taken by Bethany DeMarco

Lilacs in Cheshire, MA. Photo taken by Bethany DeMarco

Bleeding Hearts. Photo by Melanie Jolicoeur

Dandelion and Grape Hyacinth. Photo by Melanie Jolicoeur