It seems in my muddled state of illness, I missed my one-year anniversary in the realm of garden blogs. Technically it was Monday, but I'd had it in my head that it was the 28th. Maybe that's when I joined Blotanical, a very handy site comprised of garden blogs around the world. Looking back at my first post, which was just a video, I can see the daffodils were well on their way already. This proves we're a bit behind ourselves this season.
Perhaps my garden knew I had missed the special occasion, and so chose to wait until I could fully enjoy a token of its appreciation. That long awaited and much documented daffodil has opened to reveal a soft buttery bloom. Out front the daffodils aren't quite as open as they were last year. There's also a few more trees in the landscape, small tree, but trees. It will be nice to have a reference point from now on. It's often enjoyable to check back and see what did or didn't work. Looking at this day last year, I can already tell the parking strip clearly needs more attention. I had just finished sprucing that area up. But looking at it now, I haven't done much to help it out. Hmmm, maybe Karen at Greenwalks can offer a few suggestions?
In another corner of the garden, the potted tulips are starting to develop buds. These are ahead of the tulip bulbs I planted last year, which right now are just leaves. This reminds me that the annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is coming up. I see a road trip in the family's future.
20 comments:
Happy Anniversary!
And many more :)
Tulip Festival--woo-hoo, road trip!
Congrats on a great year of posts.
Happy Belated Blogiversary! One year is a great accomplishment!
I bet if you're like me, the year has sailed by. It seems like the older we (I) get the faster the time flies. Beautiful photos! Happy Blogiversery.
Happy Anniversary! and many many more! your flowers are surely looking beautiful!
Aerie-el: I am determined to make it to the festival this year. I've already warned the spouse.
Sheila: Thanks. It's been a great outlet and a wonderful way to make new friends.
Grace: It has flown by. I'm sure the little guy has helped, too. Looking forward to the upcoming years.
Cathy: Thanks. I'm just happy that darn daffodil finally bloomed. I'm seriously considering some of those window shelves you posted about, btw.
Happy Anniversary for sure! I know in the last couple of months I have really enjoyed visiting you!!
Happy Blog Anniversary. Hate you missed it...well you figured it out a few days later. One whole year!!! Pretty fun. Look at all the interesting people you got to know from blogging. Isn't it great
Happy 'Garden Muse' Blog anniversary!! Hope you're feeling better now. I have tulips in pots, too, and they seem to survive the sqirrel raids better than those in the ground! Have fun on your family trip to see the tulips!
Happy Blogaversary Gardeness! it's an important milestone and now that you are feeling better we can all celebrate with you! I look forward to more posts from you!
Gail
Happy Anniversary! I almost forgot about the tulip festival, glad you mentioned it!
Happy anniversary. I love this blogging thing. I love me some daffodils now. They are may favorite flower.
Darla: Right back at you! It's been so wonderful meeting you and others. What a great way to expand my circle of friends.
Dirt Princess: I totally had a different day in my head. Oh well, at least I remembered it.
Jan: I am feeling better, thanks. I'll for sure post when my tulips bloom, and when the festival rolls around.
Gail: It has been an eventful year. I look forward to another year of following other wonderful gardeners like yourself. I've learned so much, it's been a great teaching tool!
Catherine: Do you think you'll go to the festival? I've never been so really want to make it this year.
Becca: They're a happy little flower to have in the garden, for sure!
Hey, I think it looks pretty good out there, at least judging by last year's photo! Thanks for the nice link. I don't know what your light is like out there, but maybe some purple or variegated sages, they're pretty tough and usually evergreen, plus you can grab a few leaves for cooking every now and again! Also lavender is tough if it's sunny, or an ornamental strawberry like my 'Pink Panda' can be fun. I need to get more evergreen stuff in mine, but it's been nice to add bulbs too - maybe some species inexpensive crocus and a few tulips for a shot of color next early spring? Happy blogaversary and congrats on an eventful year growing your kid and blogs' audience!
Oh a tulip festival sounds like fun! Nice pics. The buttery color of the daffodil is pretty.
Congratulations on your blog anniversary!
What a great idea to video your garden at the beginning of the blog!
I hope you are feeling better.
Have a wonderful Blogiversary! It must have been fun revisiting the first post... I enjoy your blog and posts immesurably!
Happy anniversary, and I hope you are feeling better. Great pics!
Karen: Good ideas, I don't know why I hadn't thought of some of those. I've got cat mint and rosemary already out there. They are obvious companions.
Susie: Acres of color. You can't beat that!
Phoenix C.: Thanks. I am feeling better. The video was on impulse. Never know if it slows down peoples computers.
Teza: It's good and bad to visit past posts. Sometimes I see not as much progress! Thank you for your sweet comments.
Sue: Thanks for visiting my delayed anniversary post. I am feeling better. Now if the weather would cooperate.
Kinky carrots? That was funny.
I just love your pics! I think your garden waited until you weren't sick anymore :). Happy Anniversary- go enjoy yourself!
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