March 29, 2025

Six Saturday Buds and Blooms

Crocuses

I was thrilled to see many pollinators enjoying the flowers during yesterday's warm weather (high of 76F/24.4C). I'm joining in Garden Ruminations' Six on Saturday meme to share some of the garden highlights. Many plants are emerging, but today I'm only including things that were blooming yesterday or just about to bloom. The biggest hits with pollinators were the pollen-rich Tommies (Crocus tommasinianus) shown above.

Snowdrops

I have several types of Snowdrops in the garden, and while the plant labels are long gone, I think these are Galanthus woronowii (left) and G. nivalis 'Flore Pleno' (right).

Mini-daffodils

Some of the Mini-Daffodils (Narcissus 'Tete-a-Tete') are about to pop.

Hellebores

As are the various Hellebores (Helleborus orientalis).

Hyacinths

This particular Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) always has just a tiny bloom every year; I'm not sure why, but it's cute. It will break bud soon, too.

Siberian squill

Finally, the Siberian Squills (Scilla siberica) weren't open in the morning, but they began to bloom after the bright, warm day, and they'll continue their show in the days ahead.

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March 26, 2025

Wordless Remains in the Vase

Daffodil
Narcissus opening: It was a bud in the vase from my previous post.

March 24, 2025

Indoor/Outdoor Blooms in a Vase

Vase 2

The weather is slowly warming, and a few things are blooming or just about to bloom outdoors. The day I gathered flowers for this little vase, however, it was chilly, and I clipped a few things quickly. I added a couple of companions from the sunroom for color and effect.

Vase 1

It's a cute little collection for a bud vase.

Gerbera jamesonii

The Gerbera Daisy (G. jamesonii) forms the colorful focal point.

Narcissus

This Daffodil (Narcissus) bud and foliage from the garden give it structure and height. Very soon, many of these bright spring beauties will be blooming all over the garden.

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana), another sunroom sample, adds bright and cheery highlights.

Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno'

And Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno') add bright, white edging to the rim.

Vase 3

It's a cheery little arrangement.

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March 15, 2025

Saturday's Signs of Spring

Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno'

It's warm, and spring is on the way! Things are happening in the garden, so I'm joining in with Garden Ruminations' Six on Saturday. And since I technically have blooms, I'm also linking in with May Dreams Gardens' Garden Bloggers Bloom Day. Thanks to both bloggers for hosting these fun memes.

The photos here are a couple of days old, so plants are even a little farther along than shown. First, the Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis 'Flore Pleno') above are more open, and there are more patches in other spots in the garden. Such a joy to see.

Allium 'Ambassador'

Second, Allium 'Ambassador' is right next to the house, facing south, so it's one of the first plants to pop out of the ground. The foliage is almost as lovely as the later blooms.

Sedum kamtschaticum

Third, I have several different species of Sedums growing here and there in the garden. The Stonecrops above (S. kamtschaticum) are growing in a pot with lava rocks to decrease digging damage by squirrels.

Narcissus mix

Fourth, Mixed Daffodils (Narcissus spp.) are garden staples in many locations. This is a genus of plants the rabbits don't eat. (Yay!)

Iris germanica

Fifth: In some sunny, warm locations, the Irises (I. germanica) are making strides.

Helleborus orientalis

Finally, sixth, the Hellebores (H. orientalis) are just about to pop. I always look forward to their hardy, beautiful blooms.

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