... something beginning with B. A bloom! Look what I found when crawling about in the garden looking for signs of plant life: Hepatica transsilvanica 'Eisvogel' ( photo / image / picture from Droopy's Garden ) Hepaticas generally come in different shades of blue. My mother's got a double pinkishpurplish one, and I've got this little white beauty. I was amazed to see it in bloom now. The ground thaws out 1-2 cm (about half an inch) during the day IF the sun's out. There's solid frost underneath so now I worry about the little gem getting enough moisture. I'm not easily satisfied, am I?
You were crawling about in the garden when the ground is so cold? Rather you than me but finding that little beauty was well worth it. :-D By the way did you know that the Japanese call it the "flower of happiness?"
Well eileen, I was very intent on my task, so I didn't feel the cold until I realized that my knees were wet. No, I didn't know that the Japanese called it the flower of happiness, but as toni said, it fits to a T.
It's still going strong and have two blooms now. I know it's not much but it's a lot better than nothing.
