by Hope Kumor
This article is sponsored by Doylestown Greene by K Hovnanian
Remember the ol’ saying April showers bring May flowers? Well, it’s the truth! Now that April is nearly over, we’re seeing those beautiful flowers peeking out and we’re excited to finally see some color after this terrible winter. We all love smelling fresh flowers around May. Check out these hot spots to scope out May flowers
- Make your way to Tyler State Gardens in Newtown, PA in order to view some perennials, which are planted in May and early June. These four-tier Italianate gardens are behind Tyler Hall on Bucks County Community College’s campus and have a beautiful setting. According to the Tyler Formal Gardens Guide, Tyler Formal Gardens were built in the early 1930s on a hilltop overlooking Neshaminy Creek in Newtown, Bucks County and the Italianate gardens reflect early twentieth-century horticulture, and are a series of terraces and “rooms” separated by stone walls and hedging.
“One of the most dramatic bloomings in the gardens is the quadrants of Siberian irises, which peak at the end of May or early June,” says Barbara Long, garden manager.
- Peddler’s Village should be another stop on your list with its perennials, specifically tulips of various varieties.
- Along the Delaware Lehigh Canal trail from Bristol to Reigelsville and Newtown Township parks, browse some bright, beautiful daffodils.
“Basically over the last 5 years we have planted 750,000 Daffodil bulbs across Bucks County,” says Dawn Byers, Executive Director of Bucks Beautiful. “This fall we plan to plant another 250,000 which will bring us to 1 million blooming bulbs next spring.”
It seems the most popular spring flowers are daffodils, perennials and tulips! We’re sure all types of flowers will pop out once summer hits as well, so be on the lookout for more color and fun.
Just make sure you check out each of these locations first in order to get the full flower experience!
- Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve in New Hope showcases an extraordinary diversity of plants native to Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley region. Of the approximately 2000 species native to Pennsylvania, the Preserve is home to nearly 800 of them. Of these, more than 80 species are rare, threatened or endangered native plants designated as Plants of Special Concern in Pennsylvania. A deer exclosure fence surrounds and protects 100 of their 134 acres. Over two and a half miles of picturesque trails offer some of the best hiking in all of Bucks County.
With lots of upcoming events- including Garden Walks, Bird Walks, and Plant Sales- there are many reasons to stop and smell the wildflowers.
This article is sponsored by Doylestown Greene. Doylestown Greene is a new community of upscale single-family homes from K. Hovnanian®Homes, located near Old Dublin Pike and Sandy Ridge Road in Doylestown. Set in one of Bucks County’s finest areas, the neighborhood is the first community of new-construction single-family homes to be built in Doylestown in years. An intimate community of only 25 grand single-family homes, Doylestown Greene offers buyers a choice of five different estate-home floorplans that feature up to 4,946 square feet of living space, including four to six bedrooms, two-and-a-half to five-and-a-half baths, and two- to three-car garages, with distinctive features and finishes throughout. Homes can be personalized at K. Hovnanian’s® 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Home Design Gallery. Pricing, which is subject to change, begins from the upper-$600s.
Doylestown Greene is conveniently located just off of Route 611, with easy access to Routes 313 and 202, as well as the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Northeast Extension. For those commuting on SEPTA, the Doylestown train station is only minutes away. The community is also ideal for New Jersey commuters, with the state border being only about 10 minutes away.
The new community is set just 1.2 miles from downtown Doylestown, known for its charming and lively small-town ambience, with quaint shops and outstanding restaurants, and a lively music and arts scene. The borough offers a variety of fun, family-oriented programs, activities and traditions throughout the year, from the annual spring hanging flower baskets that line the streets, to the annual Doylestown Memorial 5K Race, Fall Arts Festival, winter holiday decorations, and a “Shop Local, Dine Local” program. Families will also appreciate living in the highly regarded Central Bucks School District.
Three model homes are open and available for touring daily, from 10am–6pm. For directions or more information, call 877-421-2899, or visit khov.com/DoylestownGreene.
This article is sponsored by Doylestown Greene. –Sponsored–
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