Spring will be upon us before we know it, and with Spring we’ll see our fabulous Rhododendrons and Azaleas show their vibrant colors once again.  While there is color somewhere in the Gardens almost all year, spring is the peak time to plan your visit.   While nature and the weather will dictate the specific dates, typically the wildflowers start in mid-to-late March; the native Azaleas start blooming shortly after the wildflowers; then the Rhododendrons start to pop in mid-April to mid-May; and the Mountain Laurels follow the Rhododendrons.  We’re often asked when the “peak” is, and a ROUGH estimate is Mother’s Day, plus or minus a week or two.