to summer here or so it seems. A lush fullness has appeared on the trees & shrubbery with green now the predominant color (instead of that drab winter brown). How does that seem to happen almost overnight? I have to say, the transformation is making me incredibly happy! :-) I love seeing patio umbrellas and garden furniture sprinkled around the neighborhood again, including in my own garden. Our container water feature has been reassembled and serenades us now in the mornings and evenings ~ another sign of the season. That soothing sound is intensely welcome as well as warm enough temperatures to leave the screen door open (all the better to enjoy the splashing symphony from indoors.)
In view of the changes, I thought I should post more spring photos before summer is officially "on" and spring officially "over." You might remember the photo I posted of my back fence corner last fall (with the nannyberry ~ Viburnum lentago ~ and aspen tree:)
I thought it would be fun to show you the same view in spring:
Photo above was snapped a week or so ago when the perfume was at it's height. Beautiful in every season, right?
Under the lilac bushes, more 'Tsar Peter' Greggi tulips are blooming in the "fairy garden:"
As well as my little clump of Virginia bluebells (thanks again to Shady Gardener for sharing them.) The Greggi tulips are later opening here then in the front bed (where they get more sun). I hadn't thought how the varied amount of sunlight would prolong their blooming period when I planted them in scattered locations. Now I'm glad about that happy accident!
Fritillaria 'persica' is in full bloom under the Nannyberry bush ~ it's been difficult for me to take a really fabulous photo it it for some reason??
Maybe because it's so tall, the blooms intermingling enough with the shrub blossoms, it distracts the eye?? I will try harder because it's certainly an imposing bulb, deserving to be showcased much better than I've done here.
Around front, I have to share another photo of Primula japonica "Miller's crimson' blooming by the pond.
It's been just spectacular this year. I might just have to add more...
I love the lighter pink shade (you may have guessed!)
The Koi in the pond are getting some size to them finally.
I only added my little pond two years ago and they were purchased at that time measuring only about two inches long. A couple are now about seven inches (I'm guessing). I'm happy the herons haven't discovered them yet and that I've been able to overwinter them successfully. Now I'm hoping for babies! How far fetched would that be??
Now I'm off to do a bit of planting ~ my Mother's Day present to myself! I hope all the mother's reading my blog will enjoy a wonderful day too. We deserve it, right?!!
Wishing you a very happy, sunny, warm Mother's Day with lots of time for flowers! I'm going to steal some time to work on a few cards :)
Posted by: Alice Golden | May 08, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Kathleen! I'm so happy that your VBB are growing and blooming. Don't prune the blossoms and they'll spread. Next Spring you'll see little one-leaf seedlings growing. You can move them or not. Eventually they'll find their way to nooks and crannies. :-) Happy Mother's Day!!
Posted by: Shady Gardener | May 08, 2011 at 01:18 PM
Happy Mother's Day to you Kathleen. I love the fall/spring photos. I know what you mean about the seasons changing practically overnight. We did go from drab to fab so quickly. Don't you love it? Great photos!
Posted by: Grace | May 08, 2011 at 01:37 PM
I am not sure if it is far fetched, but the Koi at the farm have not reproduced in 12 years. And there are over 30 of them. They are all over 25 inches long too.
Posted by: Donna | May 08, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Beautiful pictures! Yay spring! Viburnums are my favorite. So glad yours is prominent!
Posted by: Heather | May 09, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I love the contrasting photo of fall and spring. That aspen is really pretty. Love that smooth white bark.
I told my friend who owns a garden shop about your combo of the Mocha Latte and Phantom Petunia...I really like that one.
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | May 09, 2011 at 06:36 PM
That corner of your garden is beautiful no matter what season it is Kathleen. I can't believe how much your fish have grown. :)
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Posted by: Outdoor Furniture | May 11, 2011 at 04:54 AM
Oh, that primrose is superb! And I love those daffs. I must add some more scented varieties to my garden.
It's great to see the comparison shots. That's a beautiful corner. Wish I could smell the nannyberry.
Posted by: kerri | May 17, 2011 at 08:25 PM