First flowers of the season say "yes! earth is awakening from her rest!" Each time my heart leaps at all the miracles which come in this time. Every year.
This year my back garden has sunny daffodil faces rimming the garden edge, with some hellebores nestled in. Bowls of pansies with their sweet faces flank my front porch. I love seeing their happy spirits raised up to the sun!
And my yard has so many wonderful spring plants! Including so-called "weeds" -chickweed, red and white clover, spring onions, wild violets and dandelions. These "weeds" are also edible! (daffodils and hellebores and the other flowers not so much.)
Most of all, spring lifts my spirit, to remind me that all things begin anew, and beauty is so healing. I hope you enjoy the spring - hear the birds call and rejoice, inhale the delicious scent of flowers, and share the strength of trees.
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Pansies brighten up spring and fall, and come in so many colors and sizes. They play nicely together - so a monochromatic planting or one filled with vibrant colors - will perk up a garden, planter or garden. Pansies thrive in cooler weather so they work well as a "first of spring season" choice to dress up an early spring planting. I just love looking at their happy little faces and cannot help but smile back to them.
I got these at Costco during the "stock up on everything to stay home and avert the pandemic" activities. And, surprise! They have a lovely scent, which made the ride home so nice. Nature heals, and beauty lifts the spirit. So two bright bowls of pansies by the doorway it is!
Spring Pansies
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No matter what the ground hog said, we long for spring as the cold sets in for February. On cold winter days, it brings me comfort to look at photos from spring. I guess it tides me over until the flowers begin to bloom again, and the sweet scent of hyacinths fill the air.
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Few things take the edge off of a chilly winter morning like the companionship of good friends. When my backyard seems devoid of life, I share time with my friends Chester and Shadow inside as we patiently wait for spring.
These boys wandered into my life a few years ago, just as autumn drew to a close, and have added so much to my home and my life. They rejoice at watching the yard and creatures in it from the windows and doors, tracking movements and activity throughout the day.
Plenty of cats and dogs would eagerly join a friendly family if given a chance. Have you checked your local shelter to see if one is waiting for you? Many cities have an active No Kill movement dedicated to helping pets in need of a home. We have a strong (and growing) network here - the No Kill Louisville group has saved countless souls & brought joy to many families with their...
Every year when I look out and see clover in my yard, my heart leaps with the happiness of seeing an old friend. I absolutely love the stuff. Why on earth anyone would want to kill it off with herbicide goes beyond my comprehension! Here are just a few of the things I love about it:
White clover attracts beneficial insects, and naturally controls bug populations. As a gardener, this means a lot. Whiteflies? Watch out! White clover attracts parasitic wasps (the itty bitty kind, not the big nest building kind) and bees. Bees pollinate vegetables, fruits and flowers. Unless you are allergic to them, welcome them to your gardens for much greater abundance!
Beautiful to look at, white clover also smells good!
Rabbits absolutely LOVE to eat white clover. Last week I looked out to my garden to see a rabbit, with his back turned to my garden, happily munching on the adjacent patch of clover. Made us both...
