A few steps down the paths, I peer along the soil to spot emerging perennials. I also look back at posts just to remind me what the beds will look like when they are in full swing. I may have lost some plants, but those that survive will be larger after a winter's rest.
Bees and bumblebees are visiting the crocus and the Rosemary in the short sunny spells we have had over the past week. This morning it is sunny, the sun warming our skin as we enjoyed our morning coffee in the garden. What a difference a couple of days make!
Featuring this week is Pulmonaria 'Sissinghurst White', which I love of many levels but most because it was given to me by a dear friend. Adding a bit of yellow is Corydalis cheilanthifolia.
It appears that Cathy may be succumbing to the charms of yellow flowers....I shall link in my post to hers, and later see what our little group are offering up.
What a very pretty pairing of soft yellow and white! Really lovely! I was also looking at photographs from this time last year and realise that things were very much more advanced than they are this year. I was really quite surprised! Anyway, as things start to emerge now they are very welcome indeed! I feel we have all earnt every floral treat which comes our way! Amanda https://therunningwave.blogspot.com/2020/03/in-foraged-vase-on-monday.html
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and beautifully presented, Noelle. I've been unsuccessful at growing either of these, hmm, try again? It's special how plants are often hold memories of people.
ReplyDeleteSome plants like the garden and micro climate, others don't. You grow so many fabulous plants anyway Susie, leave some for the rest of us.
DeleteThat's really sweet, Noelle (yes, the yellow too! It looks so fresh against the love birds. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful presentation you put together, Noelle! I was watching birds pair off and nest-building activity from my kitchen window yesterday afternoon - it was a life-affirming experience against the backdrop of our daily newscasts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kris aren't we fortunate to have nice views.
DeleteMorning coffee outside 😱 It's most definitely still winter here Noelle. What a pretty pair of lovebirds. I had some pulmonaria in my vase too this week. I'm very fond of them although I do wish that the flowers would last a bit longer once picked.
ReplyDeleteThe sun has been quite warm. We noticed the difference when we moved from Kenilworth. This white pulmonaria seems to keep quite well, without flopping over, but they need to go straight into water, though each bloom does go over after about three days, more come out. I used to have quite a collection but with a different garden, I am experimenting with other types of plant.
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