Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Sunshine in the garden (briefly)

 The sun shone, briefly, yesterday and what a difference it made to the hyacinth and crocuses. 
 They had been tightly curled up in bud for quite some time, but a bit of sunshine and they suddenly unfurled their petals and revealed their beauty.
Cream Beauty really is just that, with the contrasting orange centres.
This is my favourite photo as it shows the delicate veining on the petals  - beautiful while the sunshine lasted.
However, they are all tightly shut again now as we have had snow today!
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12 comments:

  1. Linda20 March 2013 at 20:25

    Lots of snow here everyday since the weekend, so nice to see your signs of spring - unfortunately they are all too rare up here. xxx

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    1. Ellie Foster20 March 2013 at 22:01

      Dear simplyvintage
      Thank you - sorry to hear that you have had so much snow. I think Spring may be a little delayed this year, but it will come eventually. The plants are definitely showing signs of growing, even when the cold knocks them back again.
      Keep warm
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Thomasina Tittlemouse21 March 2013 at 05:59

    Lovely hopeful pics of Spring on its way Ellie! Here's hoping it won't be too much longer before it's here properly. E x

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    1. Ellie Foster21 March 2013 at 09:41

      Dear E
      Thank you - I can't wait until Spring proper arrives. Everything is poised, just waiting to burst into life. I am looking forward to getting on with my seed sowing (I always have far too many things that I want to grow and I forget how limited I am with windowsill space.)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Stins21 March 2013 at 07:24

    Yay, a little bit of spring! Lovely pictures...

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    1. Ellie Foster21 March 2013 at 09:42

      Dear Mirjam
      Thank you. I was particularly pleased with the purple crocus photo. Your tulips look lovely too.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Elisabeth21 March 2013 at 13:52

    Lovely photos!

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    1. Ellie Foster21 March 2013 at 15:42

      Dear Elisabeth
      Thank you and a big welcome to Feltabulous. I hope you will enjoy readng my blog. I really enjoy taking photos and sometimes manage to capture some wonderful details.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. Anonymous21 March 2013 at 20:42

    It is always such a thrill to see open Crocuses; I have very few and I have yet to see them unfurled. We are forecast snow again tomorrow...

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    1. Ellie Foster22 March 2013 at 09:32

      Dear Toffeeapple
      Thank you. I am pleased I managed to get a photo of my crocuses when they were open because I think they will be remaining closed for quite a while now. It is snowing again today and there is also a howling gale too. Winter is not quite over yet, I think.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Anne21 March 2013 at 20:43

    Lots of my bulbs are out in the garden Ellie, unfortunately we have lots of snow forecast for tonight, tomorrow and saturday so they may just spoil! Typical, and its supposed to be spring!

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    1. Ellie Foster22 March 2013 at 09:33

      Dear Anne
      Thank you - I hope your bulbs manage to survive the weather. It is snowing here today and I think I shall be battening down the hatches this weekend! Winter is still in charge, isn't it?
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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