Thursday, March 15, 2018

March Bloom Day--Still Waiting for Spring

Wow, it's been a long time since I have participated in Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day--five months, to be exact.  Don't worry, though; you didn't miss much.  Other than some paperwhite narcissus and a lovely amaryllis, there hasn't been anything blooming around here since early November of last year.

Winter seems to have flown by this year, though I don't think it's over yet. We had more snow than last year, but fortunately, not the massive snowstorms that have hit the East recently.  Instead, we have had rain, so much rain a few weeks ago, in fact, that the small nearby river was overflowing its banks and many streets in town were impassable.  Frankly, I would have preferred snow.


A year ago I had crocuses blooming on February 22, the earliest ever, but this year my garden was under water on that day.  It wasn't until February 28 that I spied the first snowdrops blooming in the Lily Bed.


These tiny little blooms are always such a welcome sight, 
a promise that indeed, spring will one day be here.


Today was the first day that I had some time to work in the garden, and a beautiful day it was.  I'm glad I did a little clean-up, or I would have missed this early cluster of crocus blooms.  If snowdrops are an early harbinger of spring, the crocuses are the definite sign of the changing of the seasons to me.  I can't wait for the purple and striped ones to appear!


That's all the blooms for now.  But here and there in the garden are sure signs that more blooms are on the way, and that my April Bloom Day post will be much longer and more colorful!


Thanks to Carol at May Dreams Gardens for hosting Garden Bloggers' Bloom Day every month.

35 comments:

  1. This was one wacky winter. Love snowdrops and crocus. It is always so exciting to see them abloom. It was a beautiful day here too. I did all sorts of little chores outside. I will be looking forward to more days like today. Happy GBBD.

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  2. Lisa, I think we were spoiled last year with the early spring. It just seems like everything is late this year, but then I remember it's only mid-March. It was good to get outside and do a little clean-up yesterday; I am hoping for nicer weather one of these days--I need some garden therapy!

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  3. Happy belated bloom day, Rose! It's interesting that you had more snow this year, and we had much less snow than normal. In January, we had only a trace--during several very cold, subzero stretches. I hope I didn't lose any plants. Like you, I consider the Crocuses the first true harbingers of spring. :)

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    1. We didn't have that much snow this year, Beth, but it was certainly more than last year, when we had next to nothing! Hope you are enjoying your stay in Charleston.

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  4. The smallest of blooms satisfy the soul at this time of year Rose.
    Our Winter seems never ending. In fact it is snowing again today and as you know I really do not enjoy snow.
    I have blossom on the trees and lots of bulbs out, what will happen to them I do not know....time indeed will tell :)

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    1. So true, Cheryl--these little blooms would probably go unnoticed in mid-summer, but right now they are such a welcome sight. I can't believe all the snow you have had--I think it's been colder in the UK lately than here in the Midwest!

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  5. Oh your snowdrops are appearing just as our as going over Rose. They are the first harbingers for me. I like crocuses too although they often get flattened by the wind and rain so rarely look their best. It's snowing here today - roll on spring!

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    1. My problem this time of year, Anna, is that I still have leaves covering the gardens so the crocuses sometimes don't see the sun for awhile. When I see a few, it motivates me to get busy cleaning up the garden:)

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  6. Dear Rose, what a treat to see snowdrops and crocuses in your garden. I really agree with you - crocus is the sure sign of coming of spring. That a pity I must wait a while to see my crocuses grown in snow.
    Have a nice Sunday!

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    1. Yes, I am always thrilled to see these first blooms of spring, Nadezda. Hope spring arrives for you soon!

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  7. Oh, how nice to see the first spring flowers!!!
    We have the return of winter and a lot of snow here in Poland! And how I miss the colorful spring so much!
    Happy weekend !

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    1. It's been a strange year for weather, Ela--normally we would have more snow, but it rained and rained in February. All the snow seems to have gone east of us. I am anxiously waiting for spring, too.

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  8. It was a mixed day here in the PNW , no snow but sun and showers . I'm exhausted from running in and out doors.
    Happy Bloom Day

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    1. We've had a lot of rain the past month here, too, Linda. Last year I was cleaning up the garden in late February, but this year between the cold and the rain, I haven't been able to do much of anything outside.

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  9. Wow, ahead of me, Rose, and beautiful to view. Two days until official Spring. Yippee!

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    1. I always get excited about the first day of spring, too, Joey, but as we know, in the Midwest true spring doesn't follow a calendar:)

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  10. Hi Rose. Your snowdrops and crocus are lovely and welcoming signs of spring. We also got a couple of milder days in between snowstorms and I got to work in the garden. When I came inside, I was smiling!

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    1. I'm happy you have had some time to work in the garden, Lee--garden therapy is the best!

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  11. Hello sweet Rose! Happy Bloom Day. I feel that way about the hellebores here. When they bloom with the crocus, I think, ok, winter is on its way out. Although we're able to work in our gardens on this bloom day, there is always the spectre of a possible freeze. In fact, it's probable. I hope your spring will be beautiful and a little drier than it's been lately. ~~Dee

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    1. Thanks, Dee--I echo the wish for dry weather! My hellebores are just budding up; I'm hoping for some warm days this week to finally cut back the foliage and clean that area up so they can be appreciated.

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  12. You must be so happy to see these beautiful little flowers! The first signs of spring are always so wonderful.

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    1. I agree, Sweetbay. By March I am so ready for signs of spring!

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  13. Those yellow crocuses are lovely. I like the fact that they are a bit more soft in color than I usually see. I saw two more clumps of snowdrops beginning to make an appearance yesterday but it is as much winter as spring in my garden at the moment. Yours definitely looks like it's turned that corner.

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    1. Yellow isn't my favorite color, Linda, but this time of year it's certainly a cheery sight, reminding me of sunshine.

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  14. At least you've got Crocuses blooming. This cold weather is getting to be a real drag.

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    1. The rest of the crocuses are slow in coming, Jason. I agree about the weather--now there is snow/ice in the forecast for this weekend!

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  15. I do love those sweet little snowdrops. Mine have come and gone several weeks ago, always the first to bloom in my garden. Happy spring! I hope it arrives for real in your area soon.

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    1. Quite often the snowdrops bloom when we still have snow on the ground--a welcome sight for sure!

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  16. Dear Rose, congratulation on your award! I've just read this " the newest winner of the Garden Book Giveaway is Rose of Prairie Rose’s Garden. The aldermen found her story of the runaway rototiller to be highly entertaining."

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    1. Thanks for alerting me to this, Nadezda! I checked out Jason's reply, and I've won a book about succulents--looking forward to learning more about them!

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  17. It's been a long time since a bloom day here, too! We did have a few in February, but they are still under snow. It's so exciting to see those first spring bulbs up and blooming, isn't it? Such cheerful crocuses! I hope things dry out there for you!

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    1. I love spring, Indie, so every tiny bloom is a reason to celebrate this time of year. It's been dry but cold this past week; next week is supposed to be warmer but also rainy. I may never get my garden cleaned up!

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  18. Rose girl ... we are in for a few more weeks of winter here , even in south eastern Ontario .. the warmer part of Ontario ? .. hubby and golfing friend went to Virginia to TRY and golf but ? snow and cold greeted them there .. so off they went to South Carolina .. to try golfing there and visiting number one son & family .. I think they got one day in so far ? LOL .. this year has been one heck of a winter crunch year .. so sick of it too but at least you saw some sweet bulbs blooming .. not so much here at ALL ! LOL

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  19. Your blog is beautiful! Nature is always an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your world.

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  20. Always lovely to see your photographs and read your news.

    With Easter just around the corner it would be so nice to have some spring-like weather, but alas I do not think that will be the case. Rain and snow for some areas of the UK are forecast ... Oh Dear!

    Take care and my good wishes.

    All the best Jan

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