Spring has Sprung !

 

 It's amazing how with just a few warms

days the garden seems to awaken

from it's long winter slumber.

My helibores made their appearance

over the weekend,

the grape hyacinths are showing off,

the tete a tete's are lifting their faces

to the sunshine,

and even the mini irises are poking

their heads through the mulch.

Some gardening magazines recommend

starting dormant bulbs in the fall

to be enjoyed in the spring.  While

I have done that, sometimes

I want a little instant gratification.

Our local florists sell spring bulb

arrangements such as these

for a hefty price.

You can even buy them ready to go

from your local florists.

I buy my spring bulbs from local fundraisers,

they are already sprouting

and I just pop them into my favorite containers

and cover with moss to hide the pots.

It saves me a bunch of money and then after

they're done blooming I plant them

in my garden and they graciously

reappear next year as you can

see in the earlier photos.

HAPPY SPRING

everyone,

may your days be filled with

blossoms, sunshine and the blessed

renewal of the season!