& what seems like the slowest transition to spring ever. (my gas bill validates those feelings ~ last year average temps were 45, this year 33!)
At least the snow is almost gone (but only for now, there's more forecasted for Monday)
A happy milestone of spring ~ the first trip to the greenhouse with 'Blue Zebra' (from Hort Couture) taking the honor of being the first plant purchase of the 2013 season!
That title brings with it a lot of fussing & coddling so as to find just the right spot.
The fun stuff that gets overlooked during mass planting season.
in a zinc carrier (second photo), nope.
in a vintage sugar canister (above), maybe...
in a rusted iron basket:
perfect....
and most importantly, very portable ~ so when the snow returns, they can be brought indoors ~ warm & undamaged...
Something I can't promise the first crocus:
maybe it will only be a dusting???
and hopefully won't arrive until after egg hunting is over!
Happy Easter everyone.
p.s. Don't give up on me ~ I'm feeling dangerously close to blog visiting again...
Hey Kathleen: Those striped Primroses (and the Crocuses) are eye-catchers! If it makes you feel any better, I still have no blooms in my garden! The past few days have been mild, so I'm sure it will happen next week. I got my energy bill today, too. The average temperature for March this year was 25; last year it was 50!
Posted by: PlantPostings | March 29, 2013 at 08:37 PM
They are gorgeous! I had saw the Zebra primroses in the catalogs and wondered if the color was really blue. I am so glad you posted this. Now I have to see about getting some. LOL! Have a lovely weekend Kathleen.
Posted by: Lona | March 30, 2013 at 07:36 AM
Ah! That's a real beauty, and one I've never seen. You are a bad plant influence, make me go out searching!
Posted by: RobinL | April 01, 2013 at 09:45 PM
"Those striped Primroses (and the Crocuses) are eye-catchers!"
It is definitely. Seems like the word "lovely" to describe is not enough.
Posted by: Nelson | April 08, 2013 at 10:00 PM
Beautiful photos and creative post! (So typical of you!!). <3
Posted by: Shady Gardener | April 09, 2013 at 09:08 PM
Love that primrose!! The crocus is a perfect match to it. I love the primrose in the basket, nicely presented.
Posted by: Janet, The Queen of Seaford | April 24, 2013 at 09:10 PM