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| Galanthus nivalis 'Snowdrops' |
We haven't had much of a winter in southwest Missouri... A couple of days with a dusting of snowflakes and a few nights of freezing temps - and that's been about the extent of our winter months. In fact, several of my perennials that usually die back and go dormant, have remained green throughout the winter...
I can't say that I've missed the cold, but I would love one "real" snowstorm before spring officially arrives. However, I'm thrilled I have a few early spring blooms starting to appear and I'm already planning what new plants to add to the kitchen garden this year.
Here's a few mid-February blooms to share...
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| Sure sign of spring: the crocus ♥ |
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New this year!
Hamamelis vernalis 'Ozark Witch Hazel' |
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| Winter blooms - Hellebores! |
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| Esther, the Cinnamon Queen, foraging for any surviving winter bug or grub... |
May Dreams
I love all the beautiful blooms...the witch Hazel is lovely but the cinnamon hen is the best! I m so going to have me some hens at my new house.....Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely spring picture of Esther, foraging in the snowdrops :) x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing the chickens, too!
Happy Bloom Day!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
Sweet Esther among the snowdrops, what a photo! Happy Bloom Day.
ReplyDeleteSnowdrops are my instant favorite the first and only time i saw them. I wonder if i will ever see them again in person. I am glad that almost every blog from the temperate climates have snowdrops, crocus, hellebores and witchhazel. I already know them very well now.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a mild winter as well, but I still don't have anything blooming yet. I enjoyed seeing your blooms & can't wait until mine are blooming as well. Esther is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteChickens and flowers. Actually, I enjoyed all of your photos. We aren't quite ready for early spring flowers here in upstate NY - but, give it another month...Happy GBBD! (I've also followed you on Pinterest.)
ReplyDeletePretty blooms! The first spring/winter blooms always cheer the soul! They would look pretty in a blanket of snow too!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blooms and, of course, Esther. We're making do with a few daffodils and some Johnny-Jump-Ups.
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