Thursday, April 16, 2015

Spring in the Garden







I'm so glad we live in a world with Spring!





I have shown photos from grand gardens recently.  I thought it was time to show you some of what's happening in my garden.  The daffodils have come and gone in all their glory.  New double daffodils are emerging and proving they are not what they claimed they would be--but still lovely.  Now the earth is warming and the hosta are getting larger.  The hellebores are blooming profusely with their shy little faces.  Lily of the valley is just peeking through the soil.  Speedwell is blooming and spreading in the perennial bed.  My favorite tree is just beginning to bloom--the dogwood.  The azaleas are ready to burst open with color.  Bleeding heart is just starting its show as well as clematis on the mailbox.  Our pansies that were planted in the fall, and were covered in snow, are now blooming beautifully.  Lungwort is blooming.




I'm one of those crazy gardeners who surveys the garden several times a day to see what's happening.  I love this time of the year and am so thankful for all the beauty it brings!  What is growing in your garden?


Goldfinch are back!



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  1. handmade by amaliaApril 16, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Who can resist the spring? Your beautiful garden makes me happy.
    Amalia
    xo

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 9:19 AM

      Amalia, you are so right! Thank you for your lovely comments. Sending you happiness! ♥

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  2. Rustic PumpkinApril 16, 2015 at 11:57 PM

    Beautiful photographs of Spring, Martha Ellen. I, too, am glad I live in a world where there is Spring. It is fast becoming an equal favourite of mine, with Autumn.
    Interesting to see that your goldfinches looks pretty much the same as ours! Usually, our birds share name but are quite different in appearance, such as the American and British robins. I think our woodpeckers are very similar too.
    Now that Spring is springing, let our thoughts turn to warmer days ahead ~~~Deb in Wales

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Deb, I'm quite fond of Autumn also. I love the change of seasons and am happy to live where it happens.
      I'll have to look up the British robin--hopefully we will see them on our travels! We've noticed that jays in California are quite different than here also.
      Have a lovely day! ♥

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  3. podsoApril 17, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    It would be dull to live where there are no seasons. Spring reminds us of renewal and new life in such a spectacular way. And because you watch so closely, I'm sure you enjoy it even more than most!

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Dotsie, renewal and new life--such a beautiful metaphor for life. I'm happy to live in an area where the seasons are defined--but I must admit that winter held on a little too long for me this year. ♥

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  4. CathyApril 17, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    It's interesting to see the difference 100 miles north of you and an elevation of 1000 feet makes. My hostas haven't appeared yet, nor the Dogwood. I am just starting to see the Redbud bud, my Bleeding Heart is just emerging. Your garden looks lovely and your photos are great.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 1:09 PM

      Cathy, I have noticed even 50 miles south of us makes such a difference. When we go to our son's home in Richmond, they are always a couple of weeks ahead of us. You have a lot to look forward to! ♥

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  5. VeeApril 17, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    Your garden looks wonderful with so much blooming. My garden doesn't look like much yet.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 8:00 PM

      Thank you, Vee. You will have all the lovely spring blooms soon. Have a wonderful weekend! ♥

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  6. Cheryl April 17, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    Martha Ellen, your garden is perfectly lovely!! I admire gardeners who lovingly care for God's creation. I am sorry to say that I have never been much of an outdoor gal...although I do love to see beautifully tended gardens (when the weather is perfect). ;)

    Blooming in our yard right now: quince, Bradford pear trees, and forsythia (although it is waning). I am delighted to see the hydrangea bushes' new leaves and the red honeysuckle will be blooming soon.

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 17, 2015 at 10:27 PM

      Cheryl, thank you for your kind words. I do love being outside in my gardens---But, when the hot, humid summer heat comes, that's another story.
      Your trees and shrubs sound wonderful. I'm hoping our hydrangea bushes bloom this year. Last year they did not as we had a hard winter. Hope springs eternal in the garden. ♥

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  7. AnonymousApril 19, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Martha Ellen! Oh, your garden is looking so pretty! There's nothing like early spring and the wonders of it. Mine is bare so I've got to get to planting things! :) Thanks for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. The Joy of Home with Martha EllenApril 19, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Shelia, you must be excited to see what comes with your new house. I'm sure you will enjoy starting a new garden. Have a great week! ♥

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