“If I had but two loaves of bread, I would sell one and buy hyacinths, for they would feed my soul.”
Prophet Muhammad
There are a lot of antsy gardeners and bloggers out there, and admittedly I am one of them. For us, spring can’t come soon enough, even if realistically it is months away.
We are the ones that you see trudging through the rain, or snow, with our head in the sky, not because we are looking for the sun, but because we are checking the bare branches.
Where I live the lilacs are just starting to show some green in the tightly furled buds. A small peak of what gems there are to come. And the blueberry bushes on my deck have decided to do something different, they are swelling.
Could this be a sign that spring is thinking about paying us a visit?
Maybe it’s too soon, and everything will go back to bed again, but until it decides to wake up, I am bringing spring in.
My local corner store sells flowers, [and lets me take photos of them] it’s my favourite. They always have a great collection of cut flowers, and potted plants. When I am out walking I will pick up something to add some color or scent to our place. And carrying home a bouquet of tulips, well it makes my heart sing.
With the added bonus of having something color to shoot over the grey days, tulips last for ages.
And that yellow primrose, it’s sunshine in a pot.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
I know we are "spoiled" in Lotus Land.... but yup! I am ready for spring... friend told me the snowdrops are starting to peek out!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics of tulips...
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Hi Jen. I love seeing the tulips. They make me feel that spring is maybe not so far off. The yellow primrose just looks so cheerful. I need it setting on my desk to look at. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely photos of the tulips...I need some to brighten my desk today. H.
ReplyDeleteAh Jen, you have such a wonderful eye for detail. I love your photos - and that little splash of colour from the primrose!
ReplyDeleteLovely post- Yes my head was turned upward with wonder just yesterday. I was marveling at the tight buds on tree branches in 17 degree weather. Spring is a long way off here. Your tulips are gorgeous and reminded me that I need to bring up my amaryllis bulbs from their darkness in the basement! Stay well and thanks for your wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteI did like 'your' tulips. I can not wait to see them in the garden. Wow, lilacs greening up. Another plant to wait five months for.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish Tulips would grow in my gardens, oh wait, with the weather we have had and are having maybe I should have bought some...I am so guilty of staring at bare branches thinking, ah that's a sprig of green...only to know that really it isn't...
ReplyDeleteJen, This is a great way to foil winter's attempts to bring us down. I almost bought a little primrose today...wishing now that I would have. :) Your tulips are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, Jen ... and, yes, your primrose is sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteYes I will buy some fresh flowers for the house tomorrow. Thanks for the push. They are exactly what I need in here right now. Keep that chin in the air.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos! here in japan they have some autumn and winter tulips too, it is quite nice seeing them blooming now. tho the main event remains at spring
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your photos I want to go out and buy a bouquet of tulips! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos as always Jen and yes, it would be so nice to get out there to dig and putter around the garden....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs, Jen. I love the yellow and white combination. I am attempting to force some white tulips and snowdrops - hopefully with success. Your post has reminded me that I meant to do some shopping for primroses this month. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThat primrose is sunshine in a pot! Well said! You seeem to be seeing hints of spring..well here in the Deep Freeze..it is below zero -8F a bit ago..that would be -22C for you all up North where it is almost spring:)
ReplyDeleteSpring is buried under tons of snow over here... but I experienced a springtime feeling through your lovely photos today! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love that grocery stores sell potted plants along with nice fresh flowers~The tulips are lovely; white is a perfect spring color! gail
ReplyDeleteSince meeting The Frenchman, I've been blessed every week with fresh flowers that fill my home with the sweet smell of summer. Truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos. Amazing. The tulips are so lovely, I never seen the real once, just a picture ;( Your picture means so much to me.
ReplyDeleteSpring is still just hope, here in Ontario,
ReplyDeletebut I'll take white tulips any time. they were my wedding flower.
Looking forward to getting to know you more, Jen, and there is so much here to click on and be inspired by.