Out of Hibernation
Michael came out from his sewing room hibernation today! It was a beautiful day - a bit chilly with temperatures in the 50s, partly cloudy with a few sun breaks and just a few very minor sprinkles. The garden is waking up fast. I love this time of year. The trees are just leafing out, so when the sun does appear, there is a dappled scattering of sunrays dancing throughout the garden. The birds are singing and busy flitting about building their nests. In these crazy times, this is the only place where I feel totally calm and at ease and can filter out life's unpleasantries. We got a lot done today. Yesterday was even nicer with warmer temps and more sun. I got the tarps off the decks, statues and water features. Today was spent mostly cleaning up, more planting and moving pots around. Veronica 'Georgia Blue' Blue-eyed Mary ( Omphaloides verna ) with Daphne tangutica ) Japanese Maple ( Acer palmatum 'Beni Hime') Beesia Red Currant ( Ribes sanguineum 'King Edwa...
Great colors, and awesome picture all together.
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ReplyDeleteNo words needed. That tree is a stunner! Great photo.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
What a beautiful sight.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Both the blooms and the sun are pure delight. Our spring has barely begun in Maine.
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely~
ReplyDeleteI think your photos should go to gardening magazines coverpage!
ReplyDeleteAh!!!! How lovely Phillip!
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful garden! I'm so glad I stopped by! I'll be following you so I will stop in often.
ReplyDeleteHappy Bloom Day!
Thanks so much for the "eye candy" it's Jan. 31, 2011 and gloomy-your picts are like a get-well card for my Spring Fever.
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