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The Trillium Discussion for Enthusiasts has a new online glossary thanks to Jim Shields at Shields Gardens and his cohorts. Shields Gardens is in Westfield Indiana. Check out the Shields beautiful site here . The online discussion is over my head most of the time but I joined to learn about Trilliums . The plants in my garden were sent to me by a couple of generous members of the discussion group. Edgewood Gardens website has lovely Trillium photos. The Trillium Discussion archives are here and it is searchable if you have a specific question about these spring beauties. The Woodland Plant Picture Gallery and Trillium Identification page is on the home page here . Have you checked? Are your Trilliums coming up yet?

What could announce spring more completely than Trilliums? Three or four times a week I have been out there, crouched over the bed. They emerged and I whooped. They leafed out, buds formed and I couldn't believe it. Now they are opening. It's a thrill, I tell you. Here's a site with good Trillium links if you want to learn more about them. They are so beautiful. About two and a half years ago I subscribed to the Trillium-L to begin to learn about them. Much of the conversation is over my head but I keep reading. Click here to go to the Trillium-L Discussion List where there are clicks to a photo gallery and identification help. In the course of reading the discussion, I mentioned that I didn't have any for our woodland beds. A generous soul sent me a box and I planted them in what I had learned would help them succeed. And, look at the Trout Lily he sent as an additional gift. Gardeners are, for the most part, the most amazing and generous people. Are your favorite ...