While the rest of America watched the Superbowl, I spent a few hours in the garden, pruning and scooping up some of last year's stems and foliage. I'm seeing signs of spring and while I'm thrilled to peaces, I'm also a little leery of what February might bring. I'll keep my eye on the weather forecast and keep my boxes and blankets handy just in case (God forbid) we get a repeat of last year's February freeze.
I'm happy to report that my winter bloomers are performing beautifully.
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| Sorry for the blur but I had to share a closeup of my deliciously fragrant winter honeysuckle blossom. (Lonicera fragrantissima) |
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| My Wintersweet looks and smells better than ever. (Chimonanthus praecox) |
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| Viburnum bodantense 'Pink Dawn' is also a happy camper. |
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| Bridal Wreath Spirea is starting to bloom. (Spiraea thunbergii) |
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| The Helleborous foetidus blossoms are still shy but beautiful nonetheless. |
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| Early daffies are about to pop, except for that one that the slug ate. Stupid slugs. |
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| The Galanthus are making a valiant effort. |
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| And the Magnolia stellata catkins are plumping up. |
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| Sobaria sorbarifolia is always an early arrival to the spring party. I love the pinky foliage. |
Aren't you glad January is over and we're that much closer to spring? I sure am.
