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 joining "Six on Saturday" over at Garden Ruminations. Thanks to Jim for hosting!
How exciting to see everything coming up!! It's one of the best times of year!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. Spring is an exciting time, and it's fun to see how plants survived the months of dormancy. :)
DeleteLovely to see everything emerging in your garden, I think you have had it much colder than we have, we have just had rain! Your hellebore and snowdrop look promising!
ReplyDeleteHi Pauline: Yes, we had a very cold and snowy start to the winter, but it seems we're having an early spring (for us). I hope we won't have more snow, but it could happen yet in April. The good thing is that it will melt fast from here on out. Happy spring!
DeleteLots of cheering signs of spring. I really like the vibrant moss and the purple tinged Allium foliage
ReplyDeleteMosses are amazing, aren't they? It's fun to see them even in midwinter, but when they start expelling spores, they're truly fascinating. :)
DeleteBeautiful close ups!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The details of plants are so intricate and fascinating to study. :)
DeleteThings really are emerging in your garden. You still have all your spring flowers to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteHi Chloris: Yes, and this is even early-ish for us. We could have snow yet in March or early April, but at that point things will be blooming and the snow will melt fast. Happy spring!
DeleteHurray for spring! It's wonderful to see all the green you have coming up. Everything is still covered with a foot plus of snow here, but I got out today to find willow catkins and blooming witch hazel, so I caught a glimpse of spring as well.
DeleteTom: I know spring is just around the corner, but after hitting 71F on Monday, we're back to snow today, and single-digit lows next Monday and Tuesday. The plants are confused, too. :(
DeleteLovely signs of spring, full of promise. And some very pretty close-up photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Fred. It's encouraging that spring isn't far off now.
DeleteWell this is joyful as all get out! So fresh, it's such a great time of year :)
ReplyDeleteIt is, indeed, a great time of year! After this next round of wintry weather, I hope we'll be well on our way to more flowers and green, growing things!
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ReplyDeleteI planted a bunch of tete a tetes and they have become a favorite.
Thank you for the beautiful photos today.
Carla
Hi Carla: The first spring flowers are so encouraging, aren't they? I'm not happy about the forecast for next week, but hopefully the bitter cold won't last long.
DeleteI'm envious! But enjoyed the photos even so :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Hollis. I'm worried about these plants and others with a very cold forecast for next week. But hopefully they'll be OK.
DeleteYou're ahead of us in Toronto. All I have are snowdrops.... and I know we're headed back to the deep-freeze, but it's always such a special time, the first buds.
ReplyDeleteHi Janet: I'm not sure it's a good thing for the plants to be this far along. Low temperatures next week will be similar to what we usually get in January...sounds like for you, too? These "polar vortex" swings after warm weather are difficult!
Deleteexciting times ahead
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed! :)
DeleteSpring is my favorite season - I love seeing all the bulbs and perennials coming up!
ReplyDeleteJerry: I admit, I love it, too. I guess summer is my favorite, but spring is a close second. Enjoy!
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