Life has been quite busy for us. We've had a new roof installed and a new refrigerator delivered that took a whole month because of bad advice. Our old refrigerator was 28 years old so we really were happy for its long life. We understand new appliances don't last as long now so here's hoping for the best with the new one. Enough complaining as there is much to be happy about. Seeing the American Goldfinch visit the feeder is always welcome.
Spring is here in all of her glory. I've said it before that it is almost an embarrassment of color all around us now! In our garden the daffodils have bloomed, the dogwoods are blooming along with the azaleas, wisteria, and viburnum along with many plants in the perennial bed. It's a great time for most of us if you can stand the enormous amount of pollen. I have been sweeping up on the patio frequently and Grayden has been using the blower for that job as well. The pollen from our oaks reminds me of tumbleweeds as the pollen gathers together. When Spring blooms in Virginia it comes all at once!
Instead of posting about our garden as I have done many times in the past, I decided to show you all the florals we recently viewed in Colonial Williamsburg the week of April 10-18.
We passed this field of yellow buttercups on our way to the Duke of Gloucester Street. Do you know the little test of holding one under your chin tells whether you like butter or not? If it glows, you like butter like I do!
I know that they are considered weeds, but I enjoy seeing them growing. The bees and some birds eat them when food is scarce. Unfortunately they are poisonous to livestock and cause blisters in their mouths if eaten. Farmers do not like them in their fields for this reason.
Behind most homes in Colonial Williamsburg there are lovely gardens that one is welcome to visit.
This garden was full of lovely tulips!
Tulips were the queens of the gardens in Williamsburg during this week. They really don't like the very warm weather. Luckily we were there to see them before the hot weather of Virginia begins. The Blue Poppy was dancing in the wind as we continued on our walk.
The above two photos do not do justice to this lovely blue, yellow and white garden.
This white rambling rose was quite spectacular growing on this picket fence. The honey bee agreed.
In front of the home there is another lovely bed of tulips.
Grayden and I never tire visiting Colonial Williamsburg. Thank you for visiting with us!
I see why this place draws you back to visit. Such a beautiful peaceful spot. Spring is so colorful. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteEllen, it's so nice to have a place such as Colonial Williamsburg so close. I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well.
DeleteWilliamsburg does such a beautiful job. And I love the buttercups and don't think they are weeds, either! I'm glad spring is in your world. Lovely in every way!
ReplyDeleteJeanie, Williamsburg is quite special as you know. Hopefully spring will be coming your way soon!
DeleteMartha Ellen, that yellow bird that visited you at the feeder is so exotic looking and pretty. And a cheerful coat of yellow he has. The gardens are lovely with a variety of flowers blooming in Spring. The wisteria draping the white fence is beautiful, along with the dogwood tree. And what a wonderful photo of the rambling rose growing over the picket fence. So glad you got to visit your favorite place this Spring, Martha Ellen. That last photo is delightful too.
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Thank you Sheri for your kind comments. The goldfinch is always a welcome sight here. You are so right about the variety of flowers in Colonial Williamsburg. As a gardener it makes me green with envy. The last photo was taken on a very windy day as this gentleman interpreter was walking by. Have a happy weekend!
DeleteLovely to see your post my dear friend, super photos! Delightful photos of the birds. You have been busy! We had to replace our refrigerator two years ago and we have never been really happy with the new one, so I hope yours is all that you wished for. Your garden sounds lovely with all your flowers. Fortunately we don’t suffer from pollen allergies but we have family members who do and I know what they go through this time of the year. That must have been a lovely trip to Williamsburg. I am looking forward to going soon, hopefully! Your photos are spurring me on :) You captured lovely scenes. I have never seen blue poppies before, didn’t know they had them in that color. Gorgeous! Isn’t Williamsburg a wonderful town? Next time I would like to buy tickets for the historical area so that I can go into the historical shops and homes along the main street. Thanks so much for such a lovely post and have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind visit, dear friend ! Life gets in the way of blogging, though I do enjoy it very much. I'm glad you all don't suffer from pollen allergies. Unfortunately our son is a mess this time of year. It's no escaping it, is it? We do love Williamsburg and find it a great place to escape not too far away. It's been a while since we have toured the historic homes as well and should do so next time. It's always educational. I tend to romanticize this era and touring the homes and hearing how life really was is eye opening! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Tomorrow is supposed to warm up quite a bit. I was sitting in front of the logs today and tomorrow we may have to turn on the air conditioner!
DeleteSuch a lovely post, I enjoyed seeing your garden bird visitors.
ReplyDeleteYou said "Grayden and I never tire visiting Colonial Williamsburg."
My reply ... and I never tire of seeing the photographs you share from your visits.
Spring is one of my favourite seasons, the flowers are so colourful.
Enjoy these last few days of April, the year is flying by!
All the best Jan
Thank you so much Jan for your kind comments. Spring is certainly lovely, isn't it? The year is flying by! I do hope you are well and enjoying this very special time of year. All the best to you as well!
DeleteSuch a beautiful bounty of colors. I have never been to Colonial Williamsburg.
ReplyDeleteHena, I think you would enjoy Colonial Williamsburg. The colors of Spring were lovely as you say. Have a great week.
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