The Next Act Coming Soon...Hope for Those In the Snow Belt

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  1. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    A little walk in the sunshine displayed ice thrown out 2 days ago from a pitcher on the south side of the house still in existence.

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    Despite the temps the flowers and bees are out with the sunshine and the hellebores and Daffs raised their heads up again.

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    Van dion found among the weeds in the back half lot ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

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    Forsythia ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

    The little hyathins are blooming along with a few more blues

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    The camellias are about finished and the early rhodies definitely won't make even a small bouquet since all are bloomed out.

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    The flowering cherries and plums are in full bloom.

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    The next act will be on its way soon.
     
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  3. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    So beautiful! I am so happy to see that spring has sprung for you Jewell. It's going to be a while for me yet ...
     
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    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Luscious foto's Jewell. The first thought that came to mind when I saw that Rip van Winkel daff was that the hale had shredded the petals. :oops: woops!
    What am I like.

    This act was overwhelming. I really did like seeing your blooms very much.
     
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    Jewell, you not only offer hope to those in the snow belt, but also enjoyment to those of us farther south.
    I love the phptos of the forsythia and cherry blooms especially. I remember them fondly from when we lived up north, and no longer have either. Thank you for a trip through your garden, and down memory lane!
     
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  6. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Great preview Jewell of flowers to brighten spring. Bidding the snow farewell will not be a sweet sorrow.

    Jerry
     
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    Jewell---Your garden photos are delightful!!!

    Jerry---I am surprised your avatar is looking so perky, given the winter we have been having.
     
  8. KK Ng

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    They are all so pretty, the last two photos reminded me of the time when I was in Japan during Sakura. I was there on business and we had lunch under the beautiful cherry blossom. It was priceless.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    What a great way to start a Sunday! Thanks Jewell. Spring is so beautiful.
     
  10. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Yippee! Happy to see all those lovely blooms. :stew2:
     
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    Thanks Jewell. You put some sunshine in my day.
     
  12. Jewell

    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Thanks all for the kind comments. I hate seeing snow forecasted this late in the season but I remember an April 15th snow fall one year. Yuck! Spring isn't too many weeks away.

    With work and cold rainy, windy weather I feel like I have been missing much of the changing season. A walk around the block renewed my seasonal reconnection.

    KK the cherry blossoms are truly heavenly sitting under them. It amazes me that anything can be so real and surreal at the same time.

    Marlingardener, isn't it amazing how certain plants bring back such memories.

    Sjoerd, the rip van winkles were a treat to me from me. They are a heirloom variety, mini with pointed petals, similar but different from my van dion, another old variety. I love the doubling of these old types that actually reproduce in my garden.

    I am hoping to extend spring with other Stewie photos coming soon I hope.
     
  13. Kay

    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    Oh My! I am so :D jealous!!
    Your blooms are so pretty! You have all that blooming now? It is so DORMANT here!! Not much of anything blooming yet. I have tiny little green coming up on some perennials, but most plants are quietly waiting for warmer days.
    Thanks for the show! Beautiful!
     
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    I have to tell myself-soon we will some thing green. Thanks for sharing yours. My good friend just moved to your state.
     

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