A Mighty "Rhodo"

Rhododendrons can get large. Ours is super-sized and would impress even Morgan Spurlock!

Cornell University, which is about 45 minutes from here in Ithaca, NY, develops them, and boasts a Rhodo garden that rivals many public botanical gardens. I think that is why so many homes have these shrubs as a part of their landscaping.

This beauty is over 6 feet tall and at least 8 feet in diameter. I cannot begin to count the number of blooms that appeared overnight.

Coupled with a bright blue sky this morning, it cheered me up and reminded me that even out of the harshness of the past winter, nature stays strong and survives.

I love that!