The redbuds are still blooming here, but soon to be replaced by green leaves. Despite cool days (though getting a bit warmer!) and (very) cold nights, spring is here!
My friend Jan and I went to our favorite flower/plant nursery and market to check out the plants and prices.
It was a sea of color. The brights of Gerbera daisies and zinnias. . .
. . . geraniums in red, white, salmon and fuchsia and sunshine-bright Black-Eyed Susans and sunflower starters.
Of course, there were plenty of pastels, too!
Plants for flowers, veggies and herbs filled three greenhouses and outdoors were larger bushes and trees. I loved these little purple ones blooms.
This one was a showstopper. It's called a Fairytrail Bride and it's well named.
It's actually a hydrangea, though it sure didn't look like one to me. I've rarely seen such pristine white blossoms. It measured about 18 inches wide at the center and when I tried to lift it, I couldn't!
The basket it was in was very heavy -- and it was $60. One is supposed to plant it with 4-6 hours of light. I'm not sure I have the adequate light source (either too bright or maybe not bright enough.) I'm still thinking about it.
I ended up with six strawberry plants (already in, along with my lettuce) and one lovely basil plant that is currently in the kitchen window till it warms up a bit (unless I use it all in cooking before planting time!)
We shouldn't plant here till mid-or-end of May, but I'll be putting some things in pots that can be brought in very soon!
3 comments:
such gorgeous flowers jeanie! yep that hydrangea is an interesting specimen for sure. We are heading into winter but it is taking ages to come. Summer and autumn just keep going ...
cheers
sherry
Sue has her first pot, a hanging pot. It was also $60, but she loved it, and it was a gift.
We’re near to frost too at night. It will be 1C here tonight, so the pot should survive without bringing it in. I don’t think we should really plant for another two weeks. One day, it is going to frigid, and the next day will be 90. I’m sure that’s how it will go, but when?
Oh my gosh. Look at all those beauties. Pure paradise:)
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