The Last Flowers of Spring!
Photos taken: May 12, 2020
Daffodils were so strong, and lasted over 3 weeks. Forsythia hung on a long time also.
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Last week we concentrated on getting the veggie gardens ready for planting---so hard to get so much done when we only have good weather a couple of days at a time.
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Red Tulips have always been my favorite--and this one was huge!
We had about 8" of rain over a period of 5 days up until Tuesday. So, much flooding and standing water everywhere.
I took these photos before we started in on the veggie garden last week, as the last of the tulips were blossoming.
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I think the squirrels have been feasting on our bulbs. We will place a big order for bulbs to plant this Fall.
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I only had two red tulips this year, and then these few pinks.
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Color is as photographed. So bright! White Narcissus drooping in our warm weather. Those are the last of the those also.
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I love these almost wild looking French Tulips. My son as a surprise one year, came over and planted a 150 tulips in 2010, when I had my first knee replacement. Not too many left since then.
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My how time flies---and the birds too. We had an oriole on the front porch this morning. I've been hearing him, but that was the first we saw. I didn't get a photo, But, we have oranges hanging up now---so we will watch tomorrow morning
and see if His Gorgeous Self comes
again.
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We had quite a few bunches of leaves, with no flowers, I will probably dig them all up when the gardens are planted
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For now after all the rain, these Iris are the only thing blooming,
and are faux...sigh!
Viburnum and Iris will pop this week though, if we don't get too much rain.
Our Sweet Peas are climbing 6" a day, and the Peonies are starting to swell. Both look very healthy this year.
Spring Anticipation....sigh!
WHAT are YOU WATCHING
and WAITING for to BLOOM?
Thank you for any and all comments.
Finally I am able to reply to comments by using Chrome. So all you Mac users who have upgraded to Catalina---this might help the glitches on Safari and Blogger!
Your flowers are so beautiful, Sandi! Right now my lilacs and apple trees are in glorious bloom...I am loving it! We got a lot of rain here, too...sure has everything growing! How nice of your son to plant the tulips for you...the gift that keeps on giving! Planting tulips is on my list for this fall!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely combination, apple blossoms and lilacs, the delicious scents must be fabulous! Thanks for stopping by...and yes the Iris and bulb catalogs are starting to arrive, LOL. Sandi
DeleteBeautiful tulips!! One of my favorite flowers!
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We've either had pouring rain, or we are running about planting madly---so I missed painting any of the tulips. Can't wait to paint when all the yard work is done! Thanks for stopping by, Sandi
DeleteAdorable tulips!They are uncommon in my hot city. Here is Autumn now so my vase plants are grateful for the pleasant weather and rain...Even so, only my pink azalea and a yellow allamanda are in bloom(two flowers each one!).I usually buy flowers everyweek but now in quarantine,it isn't possible.Blessings,dear Sandi!
ReplyDeleteHi, Maristella, sometimes, they don't last long here. WE seem to go from freezing to 80's quite quickly. Thanks for stopping by, Sandi
DeleteYour garden is looking lovely. Everything is green and lush. The tulips are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you---we had all-time record rainfall in May 9.5 Inches...and everything is so full and yes, green. Includiing the weeds, LOL. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteSandi, your flowers are so pretty and you certainly have a green thumb. At one time I had quite a few tulips but I, too, think the squirrels did them in. For some reason they don't bother the daffs though. Sounds like you got a lot of rain, but it looks as if it was good for the garden..Take care and stay well and enjoy the weekend..xxoJudy
ReplyDeleteHi, Judy---yes, my Daffy's are a bit out of control at this point...so thick, they will have to be divided later. We had 9.5 Inches in May and all time record! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteHow pretty! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
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DeleteSandi, your tulips are beautiful as are all of your flowers. I can’t wait to see your peonies, I didn’t have blooms this year...maybe next year! Happy gardening!
ReplyDeleteHi, Pam. The peonies are so tall, I just hope the temps moderate or they will simply explode instead of opening and sticking around. I can't wait to have a bouquet though! Thanks for stopping by! Sandi
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