Battery Blooms, April
Papery cherry blossoms quietly drip rainwater while a rushed young man walks briskly across the park, his headphones helping him tune out the world. Aimlessly strolling past the white and lavender cups on the magnolias this balmy Sunday afternoon, your neighbor frantically makes plans for her out–of–town guests arriving in a few hours.
Neither hot nor cold, but containing elements of both, gentle April brings renewal with its colorful flowering trees, bulbs, and other early perennials. From the understated good looks of the natives Mertensia virginica and Zizia aurea, to the bounty of color provided by flowering bulbs like tulips and daffodils, your downtown public garden represents the best of April’s mild contrasts.