Vacations are a lovely way to escape reality just for a bit. But sometimes it's just as wonderful to be home. Returning to the comforts of all that is familiar and safe, and sometimes new and exciting. I'm taking a break from Hawaii photos to share some of what greeted me upon returning to my garden.
Fringed tulips purchased at the
Washington Park Arboretum bulb sale last year are in full bloom. The creamy shade of yellow stands up to a sometimes color-draining sun yet shine at night for 24-hour appeal. A peak inside reveals a chocolate-tinged center just as eye-catching.
The Japanese Willow is fully flushed with is creamy dappled leaves. This little shrub is supposed to be a weeping variety but I think I've hacked into too much and now it's going for the safety technique of "legs up!"
A daffodil also bought at the bulb sale and planted in the catwalk border. I was definitely going for a yellow theme out there, no? It's a lovely way to greet spring, always bringing a smile, even on the darkest of days. Yes, it's good to be home.
8 comments:
Welcome home. The tulips are beautiful.
It is so sad, I see all these wonderful spring pictures and to me we didn't really even have a spring. We are already into summer and drought, no rain in three weeks and the temperatures isn't suppose to go below 88 in our 7-day forecast.
Enjoy(I did through your pics),
Jake
Going away on holiday is lovely, but at this time of year, even a day away can mean missing lots of new things in the garden!! Lovely photos.
It is nice to come home! And what a greeting that was waiting for you.
Ooo, I love those yellow fringed tulips. They're beautiful.
It sure is nice to be home isn't it! I love the tulips. Do you know the name of them? That fringed edge is really pretty.
The first photo is stunning! What a great shot. Glad you are back
Well it's kind of the best of both worlds, don't you think? A nice vacation to see exotic tropicals and coming home to familiar blossom friends.
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