The March bloom day is special. Why you ask? Technically speaking we are still in the season that starts with "w" and hurts my heart, but March marks the official end. Not just me willing it to end, but officially over. And with the "w" season behind us, we get to look forward to summer!! Amazing right!?
Hellebores are just stunning this time of year. This one is my favourite! If I were to name it, I'd call it "key lime pie!"
The signs of spring are everywhere! And the smell of sweetness is in the air.
Heathers are electric right now!!!
And while this is not the most exciting of blooms, I feel it captures the essence of spring. Bright green new growth, opening blossoms, iris coming up in the background. We are here! We really made it!!
I love the excited, celebratory tone of your post! I wish I could get heather to thrive here.
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks! I am sooo happy we made it to the other side!
DeleteIt's an exciting time of year for gardeners in our area! I'm looking forward to longer and warmer days!
ReplyDeleteYes! hopefully much warmer!!!
DeleteI would say it's arrived with the sweet smells in the air. Butterflies and moths are back here, but not much for them so far...maybe we need more of that sweet scent?
ReplyDeleteYou can always tell when you get the smell. It starts with the odd sun shadows (if the sun ever shines), and then turns to that sweetness. And then you know its spring! We've had lots of bees out and about! I always get soo happy to see the bees
DeleteI usually think of succulents and palms in your garden but you have some gorgeous flowers. Love the one on the wall and the key lime pie hellebore too.
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks!!! I don't think flowers when I think of my garden either
DeleteAnother lovely example of your eclectic mix of plants, Louis! I would never have figured you to have that phlox-like drape of green and white over your wall - I'd figure it would need to be something dry and silver, like a prostrate rosemary. Happy (real) spring to you!
ReplyDeleteYou know me too well!! I have often thought of swapping rosemary in on that spot!!
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