nature lovers

The sun’s out today which is a very nice change after the soaking rains we’ve had this past week!

It’s windy and much colder today than yesterday when I planted these flowers in our old whiskey barrel. I change the flowers out each spring, and this year I decided to go with a mix of hyacinth, daffodils, pansies with a sprinkling of dianthus. The color combinations are very pretty and the barrel is now the “eye catcher” rather than the “eyesore” ;~)

With camera in hand, I took a little stroll through the yard this morning to inspect the new growth on our rose bushes, and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity photograph the neighbor’s daffodils. I don’t have daffodils in my yard but I do have a few narcissus which haven’t bloomed yet.

Snow on our rhododendron…

A drastic change of weather from last weekend’s 70+ degree weather!

Snow on our rhododendron…

A drastic change of weather from last weekend’s 70+ degree weather!

Snow on our rhododendron…

A drastic change of weather from last weekend’s 70+ degree weather!

Snow on our rhododendron…

A drastic change of weather from last weekend’s 70+ degree weather!

Finally.

We have flowers blooming :=)

The crocus buds exploded and I have about a dozen white, purple and variegated flowers spread out in crooked little rows on the east side of the house. They are so perky and sweet, and I spotted lots green poppy anemone foliage growing alongside.

All I can say is…it’s about time!

Shame on me!

I haven’t posted anything for GTS since last November. In my defense, it’s winter here and I’ve been utterly uninspired by the piles of dead leaves, barren trees and dormant roses.