I had been regretting not getting any veggie seeds started until winter reared it's frigid head again, leaving a heavy frost on the kale and kohlrabi that has overwintered in the garden. We even saw a bit of snow and hail on Monday, although nothing stuck. Now the earth is too sodden to work, so I will focus on planning the garden and await any further surprises.
While freezing temperatures weren't a welcome surprise, I did find some bright spots while on an outing with the little guy at Gas Works Park. The park has a great view of downtown and Lake Union, as well as lots of open space for little ones to run. And as I followed my little guy around on his random explorations, we came across a sweet little raised bed that featured one of my garden favorites: Hellebores. Not sure what kind this was, but it really glowed against a gray cloudy sky.
This was what I first saw as we rounded the corner. Another large Hellebore, and could that be a Peony, already well on its way. My Peony is just emerging from the ground, with stems only about two inches tall.
Another Hellebore brightening the area. Perhaps this is 'Ivory Prince.'
The bed had some barren spots but I'll definitely return to see what surprises it holds later in the season.
5 comments:
Sure hope your weather gets better so you can get out and garden.
Sounds like fun with the 'little one'.
Have a great day.
Peonies look pretty to me from the time they shoot out of the ground until they're done with their pretty pink/white flowers. They say "summer" to me.
donna
I don't remember seeing these lovelies there before, nice of you to point them out! Could that be a tree peony? I think they are further ahead than the shorter ones, but I don't have one so am not sure what they look like as they emerge. Cool! Crazy about the sort-of snow after the 60 degree days, huh?!!
You are way ahead of us here in MA, I just went out yesterday to cut back the old peopny stalks of yesteryear, and my hell's bell's (as I like to call them) have not begun to show yet either. Two of my favorite garden plants, I really enjoyed the photographs of what we all have to look forward to as Spring nears.
The weather definitely turned on us. I'm ready for spring to return.
What a pretty planting at the park. I need to take my kids there soon.
The Peony is very far ahead, mine are about the size of yours. I love their new maroon color growth.
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