Tuesday 15 March 2016

In the Garden

 I spent a very happy couple of hours in the garden on Sunday, making the most of the sunny weather.  I did some cutting back and a little tidying of wayward stems.  I also had a good look round to see what was progressing.  Above is Lathyrus Vernus which I always look forward to seeing in Spring.  This one has pink and white flowers, rather than the usual purple and blue.
 One of my patio peonies from last year is budding up nicely.  I have recently bought two more bare root patio peonies which I potted up so I hope they will do well.
 Tulips are just starting to nose out of the soil.
 A little further down the garden, in a bit more sun, more tulips.
 The crocuses were very pleased to see the sun too.
 A few flowers from Prunus Kojo-no-Mai have opened too.
 White phlox plants are just starting to grow.
 White crocus 'Jeanne D'Arc' are looking lovely - you can just make out a pale lilac line inside the flower leading to the stigma and stamens.
 You might be able to see the lilac line better in this close up.
 I still have some snowdrops in flower in this rather full pot.  Some dividing may be required I think.
 The other hellebores are in flower now too.
 They needed a bit of support in order to see into the flowers.
 An erythronium 'Rose Queen' (Dog's Tooth Violet) is also starting to grow.   This was rather dry when I planted it in the Autumn, so I wasn't sure it would grow at all.
A hyacinth providing a splash of deep blue.  I think this plant may need to be located in the sun, rather than the shady spot I planted it in.  Another job to do in a few weeks' time...

12 comments:

  1. Isn't it wonderful to see everything coming up. Glad that you could get out in the garden and enjoy it. xx

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    1. Thanks, Amy. Yes, it is lovely - particularly when it is nice and sunny too!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. It is such an exciting time isn't it? And in spring I go round the garden each day seeing what has emerged and how it is progressing.

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    1. Thanks, EC. I really enjoy this time of year, with the promise of Spring and Summer to come. Seeing my little plants start to grow makes me feel so happy!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Hi Ellie...all your plants and flowers are looking wonderful. Don't you just love Spring?...Debbie x

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    1. Thanks, Debbie. I do love Spring with the delicate blues and purples and yellows, particularly when it has been a dull grey winter so far.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  4. Your flowers are stunning, I love this time of year, so much promise.

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    1. Thanks, Marlene. I have a small city garden but it is absolutely crammed full with plants in borders and in pots. I really enjoy the start of the season, planning what to grow and nurturing the plants (and always buying more plants!)
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  5. I also enjoyed some gardening this weekend, great wasn't it?!
    You already have so much flowers in your garden, such a beautiful sight! And you were absolutely right about the ranonkel in my vase ofcourse :-), I was a bit lost... Lots of Love from Mirjam.

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    1. Thanks, Mirjam. Yes, it was a beautiful weekend for some time in the garden. My garden is getting rather too full, I think, but I just can't stop adding to the collection! The flower in your vase was really beautiful - it makes me think that perhaps I need to grow some next year...
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  6. Hi, Ellie! Beautiful flowers. It makes me yearn for spring.
    Hugs

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    1. Thanks, Kim. Spring is just round the corner - officially, for us in the UK, the first day of Spring was yesterday!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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