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poppy!

Wow - today being the first sunny day in a stretch brought about a surprise. 

We bought a poppy plant a while ago, full with buds but no blooms.  I figured that the plant would bloom in a few days, but instead it weathered a slew of rain and wind for over a week.  Then today, during my lunch break I watched the largest bud open and bloom.  The little bud coverings were left sitting neatly inside the flower - I didn't touch it at all, it was this perfect:

 

getting started with the planters...

springtime is the land awakening

Oh how I love this wonderful weather, and the bulbs and seeds I planted back in late February are starting to emerge!

 

how terrible to love what can perish

An Easter gift from Linda! I know that orchids are delicate and tempermental - if anyone has any advice for their care, please do share. 

spring rain

 

baby ranunculus

My favorite red ranunculus couldn't live forever, but it sprouted two little shoots before withering away and they are apt to bloom anytime.

ranunculus

I decided just recently that my favorite flower must be the Peony...however, this darling Red Ranunculus just makes my heart so happy!

my very modest garden: a beginning

I'm so looking forward to Spring this year - March 20th. So many good friends around us, a new job for John, my blueroomshop in the works and blooming flowers! What else could anyone want?