Friday, March 15, 2013

March 2013 Blooms

Is it really mid-March already?  I feel so far behind.  I haven't started seeds yet (except the peas); I haven't prepped the veggie garden (except to plant the peas); I've barely begun to cut down everything from last year.

Fortunately, my yard is a bit slower than last year to wake up, too.  The crocus are mostly done, except this little patch shaded by a euphorbia.

 
not yet fully awake this morning - must be the shade
 The rest of the crocus have given way to the daffodils:


The large patches of daffs I showed off this time last year are still just starting to come into bloom. 

The trailing Euphorbia myrsinites is just thinking it might be springtime:


In the front parking strip the crocus are finishing, the daffs are still budding, one anemone is opening, there are some random flowers on the moss phlox, and this:


Of the 10 or so squill bulbs I planted two falls ago, only one remains.  But it is a cute one.

Over on the north side is the periwinkle. So much periwinkle.  I planted it in two spots in my yard, before I knew better.  A few years ago, I successfully dug out one 5x5 patch (formed from just three original plants) to plant strawberries.  But this patch I haven't dealt with yet.  It has smothered a mini azalea, invaded my window well, and started to grow up the house.  But it still makes me smile when covered in flowers: 


One tree is in bloom, too.  My maple tree doesn't have showy, or even pretty, flowers, but they are there.


This time last year the plum tree was in full bloom; nothing yet this year.  I haven't been keeping records long enough to know if my yard is "late" this year, I do know it was earlier than normal last year.

I hope you'll visit May Dreams Gardens to see more March blooms. If you found me from there, welcome!  And thanks for visiting.

11 comments:

  1. You have lots going on. Those squil bulbs are a bit of a disappointment here too - I plants lots a couple of years ago and I don't think any have bothered to hang around!

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  2. Every year is different when it comes to Daffodils.

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    1. Oh, so true. From timing to number of blooms, they are unpredictable. But beautiful.

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  3. Already so much flower in Virginia? I live in Nj and everything is still frigid barren. Spring is playing hide and seek with us :-).

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  4. You have a lot blooming! The spring planting is slow here too. I'm starting to get things cleaned.

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    1. It's a slow process, especially when my body wants to keep on hibernating.

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  5. The few plants I did have blooming are now covered with snow but I'm home on a snow day so it's all good! You're right about spring coming later this year than last year but last year winter barely stopped by. I love your gold crocus. Mine are purple and white.

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    1. I'm always amazed at the difference just a few miles makes. Only some flurries here, and nothing stuck. It was odd to arrive at the office parking garage this morning and see cars with a few inches of snow on top, even after their commute.

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  6. Your spring is inspiring! I'm scared we are going to get snow in my Ohio garden this weekend.

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