Happyย Second Day of Spring! On this second Day of Spring (note my use of capitalization as though each day of spring isย a holiday) I bring you pictures from the First Day of Spring. A delayed broadcast of sorts.ย After a weekend spent at the Jonquil Festival in Washington, Arkansas, I’m running behind on unpacking, laundry, writing, grocery shopping, most everything.ย Everything other than spending time outside which is what I found myself doing yesterday.
One of the first things I do when I return home from a trip is inspect my garden. I can’t wait to see what’s blooming, what’s changed, what’s new.
Do you do this?
I was only out of town four days. But this time of year, four garden days equalsย lots of beauty and growth.
So what can happen in four garden days?
Oh, soย much.
Flowers that weren’t blooming before are full outย smilingย andย glorious.
Last Thursday when I left for my trip,ย noneย of myย white daffodils were blooming. And by the way, this variety is called Thalia. Solid white and not your typical yellow-haired daffodil. No sireeee.
In four garden days, ourย first (ever) cherry blossom appeared, proud and pink saying, “Spring is here!”ย This makes my heart especially happy since last fallย the deer nearly uprooted this newly planted baby tree.
And check out this gorgeous peach colored daffodil. She looks more like a tissue paper flower than the real deal. These beauties bloomed in four garden days possiblyย proving the whole theory of a watched pot won’t boil. This variety is called My Story Double Daffodil. How perfect is that?
And our tulips are opening. I planted tulips bulbs last winter, and this orange variety is one of my favorites. The sun seems to rise from inside this one.
Ten days ago, we had snow inย Northwest Arkansas. In four garden days, winter turned to spring. And spring is brimming over.
She turned to the sunlight
And shook her yellow head,
And whispered to her neighbor:
“Winter is dead.โ
– A. A. Milne
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.ย
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Musical Pairing:
Lady Antebellum, You Look Good
Beautiful blooms, especially the white daffodils. Your yard is always beautiful.
Thank you! The white daffodils did the best this year. I think I’ll plant more bulbs this winter.