Monthly Archives: May 2011

Serving Flowers for Breakfast?

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

Flowers aren’t just for the gardens at Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed and Breakfast.  Our guests enjoy blooming plants outdoors from early May through October.  Now that the chance for frost is nearly gone, we are serving flowers for breakfast too. We … Continue reading →

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Finches and Grosbeaks and Orioles Oh My!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

It is spring birding time in South East Minnesota.  The birds are flocking to our front and back yard feeders.   Some are just passing through but some of them stay all summer.   Our guests at Hillcrest Hide-Away Bed … Continue reading →

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Blue Flags in our Garden

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Marvin Eggert

One of my favorite early season flowers are “Blue Flags”.  They are a member of the Iris Family that  grow to be around six inches tall. Blue Flags have a special memory for my family.  They used to grow along … Continue reading →

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