The garden is waking.
I know this doesn't look like much for gardeners in warmer climates. But here in the northern U.S., the first emergence of spring plants after months of below-freezing weather is truly liberating. Here's a sample of six:
Hellebores (Helleborus orientalis) partnered with a sprinkling of last season's Crabapples.
Alliums (A. giganteum) decorating the warm south side of the house.
Mixed mosses covering a burnt log, with their sporophytes reaching for the sky.
'Tête-à-têtes' backed by larger mixed Daffodils (Narcissus spp.).
Spring Beauties (Claytonia virginica) whirling and spreading under the leaf mulch, preparing to stand and flower.
Hellebores (Helleborus orientalis) partnered with a sprinkling of last season's Crabapples.
Alliums (A. giganteum) decorating the warm south side of the house.
Mixed mosses covering a burnt log, with their sporophytes reaching for the sky.
'Tête-à-têtes' backed by larger mixed Daffodils (Narcissus spp.).
Spring Beauties (Claytonia virginica) whirling and spreading under the leaf mulch, preparing to stand and flower.
And Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) ready to burst after a bath with fresh raindrops.
Happy spring! What's happening in your garden? Consider joinining in "Six on Saturday" over at Garden Ruminations. Thanks to Jim for hosting!
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