Wednesday, 23 February 2011

Spring’s First Blossoms~Time for Gardening…

by Christian

It’s so hard to believe that Spring is really here!
Everything is beginning to bloom. 

Tulip tree in bloom
  by Donna

Our home looks it’s very loveliest in the spring.
I always feel like we’re living in just a little bit of heaven.

Field of clover 
 by Christian

Here in South Central Texas we are famous for spectacular wildflowers.
I really just cannot wait to take photos in our fields and along the roads and byways.

Dew on the clover
by Christian
 
This morning, Christian discovered the first of our wildflowers.
They don’t look like much from a distance…but up close..Wow!

 by Donna

I sent Dear Son out into the yard this morning with my camera
because I’ve been scrambling to get some cleaning, sewing, and paperwork done.
I was afraid we would lose our light.
It’s been a little overcast and rainy here this week.

Tulip bloom
by Christian

The tulip tree..just exploded into blossoms today!

Tulip bloom and tree
by Christian

One minute there were buds…
and the next day..there were just these huge delightful blossoms!

 chocolate mint
 by Donna

This variation of mint smells just like a chocolate mint patty!
My friend Laurie gave these to Rebekah for her own flower bed,
which she’s busily working on this week..

yellow flower
 by Donna


When the outdoor flowers start blooming,
we start thinking about flower beds and bedding plants.

Flowers in the Window sill
by Christian

Dear Hubby will be bringing me flowers to plant rather than cut flowers
on his way home from his cello lesson each week.
  When I’ve enjoyed them awhile indoors…I’ll plant them outdoors!
 
red flower
   by Donna

Why not invest in blossoms for the whole spring?
I adore these Ranunculus blossoms. 

Purple ranunculus
  by Donna

The multitude of layers are so feathery and light.
I think they are just exquisite!

bulbs 

bulbs up close
by Christian

Spring seems to be making it’s appearance indoors too…

Bulbs growing
by Christian
 
The fish tank water is doing wonders for my Freesia bulbs.

 Bulb waiting to be transplanted

My birthday flowers have lost their blossoms, but of course,
we will transplant the bulbs to the flower beds too now that it’s warmed up outside.

Yellow Ran 
  by Donna

Is it Springtime at your place yet? If not, enjoy a peek at our place.
Just a little taste of heaven..if you ask me! :o)

Cottage Flora Thursday button

Linking up with Cottage Flora Thursdays

No comments:

Post a Comment

LinkWithin