Tuesday, 2 March 2010

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

At last Spring is here, the temperature during the day has been just right for gardening, it is so nice to feel the warmth of the sun and see what is flowering.














It's surprising the variety of colours of Hellebores, I didn't think I had many this year but guess they are just slow in showing due to the very long and cold Winter we have had.
At last I have been able to garden in comfort and catching up with tasks that were never completed in the Autumn.
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24 comments:

  1. Darla2 March 2010 at 19:11

    Such beauty surrounds you this time of the year...colder here for a few days and then warming back up!

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  2. Bangchik and Kakdah2 March 2010 at 19:21

    The flowers are extremely beautiful. The pot in the first photo looks old and rustic, and yet lovely and blends well. ~bangchik

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  3. Liz2 March 2010 at 22:02

    Hi Joanne,

    Isn't it wonderful to see things in flower now? The sun has been lovely and warm today and I enjoyed my first sit out at the top of our steps taking in the heat from the sun.

    I love your hellebores, such a lovely shade of red... Sumptuous!

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  4. BernieH2 March 2010 at 22:03

    Your garden looks lovely with its first signs of spring .... gorgeous hellebores and your crocus and snowdrops add that special touch to the arrival of the new season.

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  5. Amy2 March 2010 at 22:11

    I enjoyed your beautiful post! You have a lot blooming right now. :)

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  6. Anna2 March 2010 at 22:40

    Oh your hellebores are quite something Joanne and that bit ahead of us. It was indeed almost springlike today when the frost melted. Unfortunately I had to be elsewhere other than my garden so was spitting feathers!

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  7. Carolyn2 March 2010 at 23:46

    Hi Joanne,
    I am a bit envious of you being able to get out and garden already! So nice to see color and growth in your garden.
    Enjoy!
    Carolyn

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  8. Catherine@AGardenerinProgress3 March 2010 at 04:10

    I bet you're glad to be seeing so many pretty flowers. I love all of the Hellebores. Yeah for signs of Spring!!

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  9. Alison3 March 2010 at 05:22

    Thanks for the snowdrops
    As you know I have not been able to grow them here
    It feels like spring here too but it is at least a month too soon!

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  10. Autumn Belle3 March 2010 at 09:54

    Beautiful, beautiful flowers. Spring has indeed arived at your garden.

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  11. Deborah at Kilbourne Grove3 March 2010 at 11:58

    Joanne, talk about an ant eye view. You must have been on your belly to get these shots, beautiful.

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  12. Carrie3 March 2010 at 12:13

    Goregous. I think I may have to show my Hellebores on my blog, they are so utterly terrible, I need to fess up - I have a black thumb!!

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  13. Joanne3 March 2010 at 14:35

    Thank you all for your lovely comments.

    Deborah I have to confess, no I definetly did not get down on the ground. Infact I still would find it difficult to do that, down and up, with my few remaining Lyme symptoms, but I actually took them blind lowering the camera and on automatic and with the odd bit of cutting and many dud photos was able to come up with the above.

    Isn't digital photography wonderfull.

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  14. Wall Flower Studio3 March 2010 at 14:42

    Ah, Spring... We still have much snow where I am, but the sun is shining today. A long winter in Canada is much easier to endure when I can visit blogs like yours. : )

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  15. Noelle Johnson 3 March 2010 at 16:47

    Oh my goodness...so much blooming in your garden. Your primulas remind me of my visit to England years ago. They were planted everywhere :^)

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  16. Renee3 March 2010 at 21:19

    Oh ny goodness, Joanne. What beautiful flowers~ Spring already. As I look out over piles of snow I am thinking Spring may be a few more weeks for this part of the world! Nice to see someone enjoying winter's end!!

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  17. Kimberly4 March 2010 at 15:06

    Joanne, I'm touched by your beautiful flowers and your spirit! I'm so glad to hear of your recovery, and am certain that each day will prove better and better. Lyme Disease is very bad and easily contracted. Your post is full of information and support! I sincerely enjoyed your post.

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  18. Katarina7 March 2010 at 18:47

    How lovely to have spring arrived in your garden! You've got so many gorgeous hellebores!

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  19. CIELO8 March 2010 at 15:08

    Hi Joannie... I was looking at your blog and reading about your life... what a treat! I enjoyed looking at those old photographs of your lovely home and of Rachael and Rebecca... many fond memories... thanks for sharing and for making me feel at home here.... much love.

    cielo

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  20. Anonymous8 March 2010 at 15:23

    What a breath of springtime your post is, Joanne, thanks! The planting of primroses and Callunas is inspired. Every single thing brings a smile. How wonderful to feel the warmth whilst gardening. It doesn't get any better. :-)
    Frances

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  21. Carol9 March 2010 at 14:48

    I can feel your happiness thru this post and the lovely faces of your blooms! Beautiful colors and light in your photos! Happy Spring to you! Here there is snow and more snow! Spring will come to us too ... in her time. ;>) Carol

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  22. Joanne9 March 2010 at 21:48

    Thanks for all the lovely comments it really is lovely to see Spring arrive.

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  23. Laurel19 April 2010 at 14:37

    Beautiful photos, Joanne!

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  24. Joanne19 April 2010 at 15:56

    Hi Laurel How nice of you to say so. I was so impressed with the video you posted I have asked Cindy if she would mind me posting it on my Lyme Disease Blog.

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