02/04/2013

Spring Bulbs

Tuesday, April 02, 2013    11 comments

Spring bulbs have provided a great splash of colour in the garden over the past few weeks, and I'm not sure how any garden could do without them. From the cheery Tete-a-tete Narcissus to the bold purples and bright yellows of Crocus, they have braved the freezing cold winds, snow and frosts to put on their show.




Today, with the sun shining, the daffodils have finally decided to join them...hurray! It looks like they are providing much needed nectar for the insects.


I'm now awaiting the blooming of the hyacinths and their intoxicating scent. I add more and more to the garden every year as I'm totally in love with their perfume.


11 comments:

  1. elaine 2 April 2013 at 18:56

    I'm waiting for my hyacinths too I always plant out the ones I have had indoors every year so I have quite a collection now. Lovely pictures and you are so lucky to have daffodils out - the only ones that have deigned to open for me so far are the miniature Tete a Tete. A bit more warmth would be nice.

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    1. Paula @ Spoons n Spades3 April 2013 at 06:57

      The daffodils have definitely taken their time this year Elaine! The display isn't as good as past years.

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  2. rusty duck3 April 2013 at 09:36

    Hi Paula, so envious of your crocuses, the mice have had all of mine!

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    1. Paula @ Spoons n Spades3 April 2013 at 15:12

      How sad. Luckily, with 3 cats around, the mice don't get much of a foothold here.

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  3. Wendy3 April 2013 at 10:51

    Hello Paula. These are beautiful photographs of spring flowers opening up to the sun. My hyacinths are just opening, too, so I'm looking forward to their scent.

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    1. Paula @ Spoons n Spades3 April 2013 at 19:47

      Lovely to find another hyacinth fan. I'm willing mine on now!

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  4. Snowbird3 April 2013 at 10:55

    Hello Paula, what beautiful pictures. Today is the first day that I've seen the sun, AND we have a BLUE sky......goodness, whatever next!!!!Still cold though.xxxxx

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  5. Angie3 April 2013 at 17:31

    Paula - first of all thank you for visiting my blog :)
    What a lovely set of pictures. I was taking some shots of the crocus this afternoon - the sun was shining and finally bringing them to life. Daffs are no where near flowering!
    I see from your comments above you have 3 cats - so do I. We sadly lost our 16 year old Dachshund 3 weeks ago - the garden is very strange without him!

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    1. Paula @ Spoons n Spades3 April 2013 at 19:45

      Oh, it's so sad when our pets pass on. They really are members of the family and I can imagine it must be strange for you, being without him. So nice to find someone else with 3 cats, mine all have their own personalities and bring us lots of joy... when they're not digging up the garden!

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  6. Sue Garrett5 April 2013 at 13:16

    The bulbs are slow to develop this year but thank goodness for tete a tete.

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