Trees of Munjoy Hill III

The tulip tree (liriodendrum tulipifera) is covered with yellow tulip-shaped flowers, and each petal bears an orange streak near the base. The tulip tree was the subject of a visit by Maine Audubon's annual tree tour last week. Tulip trees are reputed to produce excellent honey, and this one was expecting a turn at bat thanks to a friend with hives: unfortunately this spring's bad weather made them too crabby to travel, so tulip tree honey will have to wait for another year.

Rain, rain go away

The rain just won't stop for more than a day, leading my neighbor to take extreme measures to preserve her poppy blossoms.

Nevertheless, the rain does have its beauty, as this lady's mantle demonstrates, and it certainly has been good weather for transplanting.

When the sun does appear, it is simply dazzling. The yellow tree peony is particularly beautiful this year.