…For oft when on my couch I lie
 In vacant or in pensive mood,
 They [Daffodils] flash upon that inward eye
 Which is the bliss of solitude,
 And then my heart with pleasure fills, 
 And dances with the Daffodils. 

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud –William Wordsworth 

For the April 2020 Beauty Spot of the Month, the Country Hills Garden Club is highlighting the many springtime treasures throughout the CCH neighborhood instead of describing a specific garden address.  While you follow our governor’s stay-at-home orders this month, we hope the discoveries you make from your patio chair or along your exercise route will brighten your day. The annual CCH spring flower show in front yards and in the Commons dazzles the senses! Early in April, jewel-toned blossoms crown tulip, daffodil, and bluebell bulbs; andromeda, camellia, and forsythia bushes; and magnolia, cherry, plum, and pear trees. Plush carpets of pastel vinca and creeping phlox spread under green and red-tipped hardwoods. Floating in breezes are the merry melody of songbirds and the sweet, heady fragrance of hyacinth and narcissus. By mid-April, longer days and warmer temperatures cue brilliant redbuds, dogwoods, and azaleas to stage their dramatic performance as the month’s fantastic finale. The seasonal beauty of CCH contributes to the strong sense of place shared by families here. They know that within six feet of separation there are natural wonders to behold!

Anita Johnson and Nancy LeBow  

Country Hills Garden Club