Sprinter - the tail end of Winter and the beginning of Spring. Just when you think Spring has officially arrived Mother nature has other plans. The past couple of days have been cool and cloudy, however Spring is in the air. For me, Spring is all about anticipation. I'm eagerly waiting for my purple Irises to bloom. Checking the buds on the Redbud and Mountain Laurel trees as they prepare to bloom. Discovering buds on the Chinese Ground Orchid and waiting patiently for their beautiful pink blooms to appear. Maybe it is the combination of anticipation and trying to have patience that makes Spring so fun.
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| Swiss Chard |
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| Nasturtiums filling in by the back of the garden |
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| Giant Coneflower happy in its new home |
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| Cora Vincas that have bloomed all winter |
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| Chinese Ground Orchids getting ready to bloom |
Hi Steph....Lately here in middle Tennessee we've been fooled by Mother Nature too. However, starting tomorrow, we're suppose to have several days in the 50s and 60s. I can't wait!! I love your nasturtiums. I was able to grow them in CA, but for some reason I can't grow them here. I wish I could because they look so good in a cottage garden.
ReplyDeleteChristy, Sounds like you have had more Winter than Spring temps. I never had luck with nasturtiums until I started growing them in the Fall/ Winter. It gets so hot here in TX during the Spring that they would wilt. I do like the look of them in the veggie garden. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI love the Swiss Chard and it is delicious to boot!!!! Such great color in the garden. Everything looks so happy and ready for spring! (as am I....)
ReplyDeleteKacky, I love preparing the Swiss chard with some garlic and tomato sauce. It is SO delicious! I'm starting to blend my veggie and flower beds together. I like the look of flowers and veggies side by side. Thanks for the comment:)
DeleteSprinter! That is cute - made me smile today. :) Thanks. Everything is looking lovely Steph!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather. I don't think it is officially a season, but it should be:) Thanks for dropping by. Hope you have a great weekend.
DeleteWow, that's so amazing to see vinca's blooming like that. It's been a mild winter, but I think I've had enough of the sprinter. More poor little tomato babies were chilly last night. Bring on the Spring, I mean Sprummer :)
ReplyDeleteHa,ha....Sprummer:) I definitely got my money's worth with the Vincas. I'm planting tomatoes this weekend. Hopefully, Sprinter is over.
DeleteSprinter! Love that name! It certainly seems to be a season all its own - at least for the gardener! Your swiss chard is beautiful, and I love your little ground orchids!
ReplyDeleteThe ground orchids were a given to me from a former neighbor. She also shared a love of gardening. Thanks for stopping by.
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