Every March in this part of the world is a roller-coaster ride of weather. But going from 4F/-16C to 72F/22C within a few days (what we experienced last week) is crazier than "normal."
Anyway, most of the plants survived and seem to be thriving. A heavy blanket of snow last week helped, I guess, and now we'll be warm again this week.
So...on with what's happening in the garden for Six on Saturday!
A few beauties are blooming away with abandon, including the 'Tête-à-tête' Daffodils (Narcissus).
Crocuses seem more abundant and more varied in colors and shading this year. The wind whipped them around yesterday and today, but they're tougher than they look!
Rhubarb (Rheum hybrid) is making good progress, and I'm already salivating, thinking about a delicious pie.
Tulips (Tulipa hybrids) will be blooming very soon. They're surrounded by fencing to protect them from naughty, hungry rabbits.
Ornamental Alliums (A. giganteum) have longer to wait for their bloom time, but they've made amazing progress since the beginning of the month. I guess the snowy blanket helped them, too.
Finally, I briefly lifted leaf mulch from a patch of Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) and discovered they've emerged! They look other-worldly at this point, but it's so magical to see them carpeting the woodland with blue flowers in mid-spring.
Soon, I'll have way too many things to share for "Six on Saturday"! But for now, I hope your week will be pleasant. Head on over to Garden Ruminations for more wonderful garden happenings. Thanks to Jim for hosting!
So...on with what's happening in the garden for Six on Saturday!
A few beauties are blooming away with abandon, including the 'Tête-à-tête' Daffodils (Narcissus).
Crocuses seem more abundant and more varied in colors and shading this year. The wind whipped them around yesterday and today, but they're tougher than they look!
Rhubarb (Rheum hybrid) is making good progress, and I'm already salivating, thinking about a delicious pie.
Tulips (Tulipa hybrids) will be blooming very soon. They're surrounded by fencing to protect them from naughty, hungry rabbits.
Ornamental Alliums (A. giganteum) have longer to wait for their bloom time, but they've made amazing progress since the beginning of the month. I guess the snowy blanket helped them, too.
Finally, I briefly lifted leaf mulch from a patch of Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) and discovered they've emerged! They look other-worldly at this point, but it's so magical to see them carpeting the woodland with blue flowers in mid-spring.
Soon, I'll have way too many things to share for "Six on Saturday"! But for now, I hope your week will be pleasant. Head on over to Garden Ruminations for more wonderful garden happenings. Thanks to Jim for hosting!
Oh, the flowers emerging are very exciting. I'll admit the rhubarb has me the most envious. MMMM, delicious!
ReplyDeleteI know: I can't wait for that fruity pie! :-)
DeleteIt's lovely to see all the new plants emerging from the ground, but especially the rhubarb - yum!
ReplyDeleteIt is an exciting time of year after the long winter. Pie time will be here, shortly. Yay!
DeleteMertensia, now that is something that I should try, such a beauty. Crazy temperature swings, goodness knows what the plants and animals are thinking! I suppose it is a bit challenging for the humans too. :D
ReplyDeleteYes, I highly recommend the Virginia Bluebells. I planted some from seed many years ago near the woodland, and they've spread into the back lot. The first couple of years, the rabbits nibbled them. But then I put caging around the original plantings, and since then they've flourished. :)
DeleteYou would hardly think that you had snow last week, all your flowers and rhubarb look so spring like. Hope your weather continues to improve.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Pauline. The weather is still variable, but it seems to be greatly improving. I was actually happy for the snow with those horrible nighttime temperatures. It was a wonderful blanket, and then provided plentiful moisture after melting with the warm-up. :)
Delete'Tête-à-tête' is such a good Daffodil. Those are some extreme temperature fluctuations indeed.
ReplyDeleteOh, I so agree. The little buddies are so reliable, and I think I'm going to divide some or plant more. Same with the Snowdrops, which are starting to fade now. On to warmer days!
DeleteIt's so wonderful and hopeful when everything starts to come up! Your crocuses are very sweet - I already miss ours!
ReplyDeleteYes, it seems like we take two steps forward, three steps back this time of year. But each new plant, each new bloom, brings hope.
DeleteWell it definitely looks like a beautiful start to your growing season. Onward with the blooms-n-foliage! Tina
ReplyDeleteHi Tina: Yes, onward! I'm ready for "real" spring! ;-)
DeleteOh no! Do bunnies eat tulips? They have never touched mine, but I feel like you never know when you will get one that finds something delicious that other bunnies left alone. Maybe because most of mine are interplanted with daffodils and it seems not many critters eat them.
ReplyDeleteYes, I've had many bunny-plant tragedies over the years. I can remember several years when the Tulips were gnawed down to the ground before they formed buds, and other years when bunnies waited for the buffet until just in time to eat the blooms off the top. I gave up on Tulips except behind fencing, or surrounded by Alliums. They don't like Daffodils, so that's a good strategy, too! :)
DeleteThat picture of your Rhubarb is very evocative, and I hope it won't be long before you can enjoy tasting it. Noelle
ReplyDeleteRhubarb is a pretty plant, in addition to being delicious. :) It will be a while until the stalks are mature and large enough for harvesting. In the meantime, they're attractive in their little garden spot.
DeleteI find "baby" rhubarb adorable!
ReplyDeleteMe, too. It's encouraging to see it popping up out of the ground, isn't it?
DeleteI could almost be envious of the lovely spring bulbs emerging, but I know how fleeting their appearance is so I wish you much enjoyment and I hope they will feature often as the season progresses.
ReplyDeleteThey don't last long enough, do they? They provide that first bit of promise, and then say "bye-bye." ;-)
DeleteWow that is quite a temp swing. We had 50 degree swings. But the snow has been quite kind and my garden is beginning to bloom although not as fast as yours. What a show.
ReplyDeleteSnow can be a good thing, as annoying as it can be, right? But in this case, with the brutal single digit temps, I was glad to have it.
DeleteI love the look of the rhubarb. It is so pretty to me when it is peeking out from a long winter.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Carla. It's a hopeful and beautiful plant. Plus, it tastes good in pie. LOL.
DeleteThanks for the reminder, went out and checked my rhubarb. They're emerging! just an inch across so far.
ReplyDeleteHey Hollis: You're catching up! Mine haven't made much progress yet. I suppose I have to wait until "real" spring. ;-)
Delete