A slice of sunshine caught my eye today. Closer inspection brought a smile to this gardener's face when realizing the daffodils are promising to open and spread their cheerful glow. It's been a slow week in the garden, despite some pleasant weather. I just haven't been able to get out there and yet things seem to be going so slow. I know before I realize it I'll wonder where the time has gone and will be worrying over not being able to catch up. A fretful gardener am I.
Potted hyacinth is blooming, this one under the Coral Bark Maple. I'm really not keen on this particular color. It's almost a dirty pink, and it pales next to the shocking blue varieties sharing the pot. This is obviously part of the mixed bag I bought last season because the colors run the spectrum. I can't wait to see what color will burst forth next.
Golden Hinoki Cypress lights up some of the darker areas of the garden with it's highlighted tips. I've got two of these in the front beds. They're small right now, about two feet, but can reach up to 40 feet. That detail I overlooked when planting one plant beneath a power line running to the house. I'll need to do a little editing, perhaps early spring or in the fall.
A quick peek under the cloche shows the peas are doing well. They're out there with some lettuce and spinach that have seen better days but is at least still alive. This weekend I need to build the trellis that will support these vines. I'm also going to try training some of my squash up the structure. Experts say it can be done with proper support. Why not go for it?
13 comments:
Oh, the promise of spring ... tomorrow's the day! Wishing you a fruitful season :)
Nice pictures. Happy spring day tomorrow.
How lovely of you to leave a message on my blog. I love to meet new bloggers. I love the look of your peas; ours are just about poking their sweet little heads above the soil level. I love germination, it's like magic. Best wishes for a new growing year - I'll be back to have a look at what is going on away over there in Seattle. x
I'm not sure it's ever possible to truly catch up in the garden. So just give up that idea now and you'll be fine all season long! :) Peas look happy, they like your cloche huh? See you Sunday!
Your peas look great- I'm hoping mine have put some growth this week while I've been gone! I don't know about you, but I can't wait to taste that first pea!
The promise of spring! Don't believe I have ever seen squash on a trellis, you will have to post pics of that!!
I love the hinoki cypress. I didn't know they could get that tall. My peas haven't come up yet, I'm beginning to think I need to replant them. Yours look very happy!
Happy Spring!
Great photos to show that spring really is on the way! Woo-hoo!
Looks like your peas are making similar progress to mine at home. Our climates are so similar except you have better light levels being at a more southerly latitude. I think London is about the same latitude as Alaska but we have the gulf stream to keep us warm... for now!
Your cypress can get huge...I like the way you said you'll do some 'editing' on it!! Glad to see your peas coming up...and has that daffodil opened today? It won't be long! Happy First Day of Spring!!
You already have a good deal of color in your garden. You gave me an idea with the thought of bags of hyacinth bulbs. And, I think you have accomplished quite a bit if you have peas, spinach, etc. already growing.
It's amazing how quickly conifers can grow - I've just had to have one cut down which became huge quite swiftly. I should have pruned it much sooner!
I imagine by now your daffodils have bloomed. I'm sure they are lovely!
Aiyana
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