Category: Flowers and Outdoors

April 11, 2015 Flowers and Outdoors Post a Comment

First day of no-jacket-required weather

First day of no-jacket-required weather

Our crocuses bloomed about 10 days ago. I didn’t have time to take photos during that week or on Easter weekend. Now they are done. šŸ™ Like the snowdropsĀ (Galanthus), theĀ Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) put on a really nice show this year. They peaked during the week so I don’t have the best photo. Fritillaria imperialis look strong so far. There’s no sign of the Fritillaria pallidiflora or purple grape hyacinth (muscari) yet. The forsythia are just starting to show flowers.

How is your garden?

March 21, 2015 Flowers and Outdoors Post a Comment

Spring?

Spring?

I’m starting to shift my focus to flowers outdoors. Our snowdrops have been in bloom for a few days. The crocuses are about to bloom. The tulips and daffodils are not far behind. Our rhubarb is breaking through the soil and leaves. So maybe spring is here.

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March 6, 2015 Flowers and Outdoors Post a Comment

Happy #FloralFriday , 6 March 2015

Happy #FloralFriday , 6 March 2015

It’s 7Ā°F/-14Ā°C and I’m done with winter. Can we have some spring weather now? Ā At least I can enjoy my new flowering maple. One of the orchids that I mentioned earlier has bloomed. It’s a tiny little flower, a bit larger than a US quarter but smaller than a 50 cent piece. We have one more bud on the bird of paradise.