It's unheard of in my memory, but we have spring plants popping up about a month earlier than normal. They're just green sprouts so far, but thanks to paying close attention to the garden I know what they'll be when they bloom. It's as if a wonderful time of year has arrived early!
This is out back, the tiny green leaves of the Primrose brightening up on the left, and on the right the sprouts of new bulbs Mrs. F.G. planted last fall. She's not sure what they are, but maybe a few Crocus. Note that she's planted them right where I can easily see them from the window - she's always thinking of me!
Out front these very bright green shoots of Daffodils were shining in the sun.
These are the thin straight shoots of the Dwarf Iris, the first flower to bloom for us, normally in early April.
Can you see the white flower of this Hellebore, ready to unfold its bloom (centre right, lying on the ground)?
And I spotted these Snowdrops at a friend's house.
At the same time our resident chipmunk has emerged from its hibernation (below our deck we think), and is running around enthusiastically. All welcome signs of spring, ignoring the fact that it's a month earlier than normal!
It is lovely to see the first signs of spring emerging. Hopefully no more snow! Btw, your garden snow-stick crane is beautiful. Did you purchase it locally and have you seen it being sold anywhere recently?
ReplyDeleteHappy Women's Day to Mrs FG ❣❣❣
ReplyDeleteWe have daffies, tulips and lenten lily, oh the rhodo is green, as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm not complaining but this weather is scary.
ReplyDeleteYou are correct when you say, 'It's as if a wonderful time of year has arrived early'. What a bonus this weather is for so many of us To see plants sprouting forth, to hear early Spring songbirds chirping away in the trees again, and finally being able to open windows and doors again to let in fresh air and warm sunshine.
ReplyDeleteAnd my bet is that we will get some nasty weather before spring is done.
ReplyDeleteOur old heritage crocus are in bloom and the daffodil buds are standing tall. Our lenten rose has been in full bloom for well over a week. Spring has sprung -- early, early, early.
ReplyDeleteI hope this sprouts don't get too big, I'm sure there will be more bad weather.
ReplyDeleteA nice bonus to have warmer weather, for sure. Just have to enjoy the spring preview.
ReplyDeleteWe got all the snow back and more. The ice has left the bay though.
ReplyDeleteSpring is well underway there, FG. Hope you can get out and enjoy it soon.
We have daffodils blooming and tulips popping up where I live, but it's a much milder climate than where you're at.
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