Crocus Pickwick, Fairfield Glade. March 16, 2009.
When we got home from Arkansas we were pleasantly surprised to find most of the crocus in our large flower bed in bloom. When we left there were only a couple of lonely survivors at the front of the house in bloom.
Unfortunately we’ve had rain almost constantly since we’ve been home, so most of the blossoms are pretty bedraggled. I did manage to get the picture above, but that’s about it.
If we get some sunshine in the next couple of days we should have many daffodils in bloom around the yard. Then we can really feel that Spring has arrived.
The rain has made it difficult to work outside, but I’ve gotten outside a few times. Since we live on a hillside, there are a couple of places in our yard that are difficult to mow, so I’m planting some sempervivum (hens and chicks) that Dad gave us in the more difficult places. Hopefully in a year or two they’ll spread and we won’t have to worry about mowing in those spots. We have quite a bit of sempervivum growing in rock gardens and we really like the way it looks.
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March 17, 2009 at 12:21 am |
Depending on your sun at the sloped location….daylilies. You know me, I will put daylilies anywhere. I have so many.
I am hoping for sunshine tomorrow, and hope my daffodils have not been destroyed by all the rain we have had.
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March 17, 2009 at 12:23 am |
That is a lovely shot of the flower, beautiful color pattern.
March 17, 2009 at 1:46 am |
Hi.
Really beutiful crocus.
March 17, 2009 at 3:09 am |
It must be spring. A welcome sight.
March 17, 2009 at 4:08 am |
Spring colour. Beautiful photo and post.
March 17, 2009 at 4:17 am |
Happy St. Patrick’s Day George. Can’t wait to see more of your garden.
March 17, 2009 at 4:43 am |
A glimpse of that thing called spring. Thanks, George!
March 17, 2009 at 6:17 am |
Great picture George. You are lucky to have rain…we are almost in a drought down here…that means we will be having more fires. NOT fun.
Hope all the flowers make it UP. 🙂
March 17, 2009 at 7:08 am |
George, that is a great Crocus shot! Just perfect from above.
March 17, 2009 at 7:51 am |
That’s so pretty and I really like your from-the-top perspective. Not a common way of taking pictures of flowers. Glad to hear that Spring has finally arrived there.
March 17, 2009 at 7:54 am |
It’s beautiful, and honestly this is the first time I’ve seen Crocus. So unique.
March 17, 2009 at 7:55 am |
Pretty picture George! Planting the sempervivum sounds like a good idea!
March 17, 2009 at 8:30 am |
That’s a beautiful shot of the crocus…such a symmetrial view from above!
March 17, 2009 at 8:44 am |
George: What a neat crocus in bloom with neat colors.
I went somewhere just because of you and Betsy, check my post.
March 17, 2009 at 8:59 am |
So, so, so pretty! Not bad for being rain-soaked!
March 17, 2009 at 9:15 am |
Such a beautiful crocus – a sure sign of spring!!
March 17, 2009 at 9:58 am |
Crocus always signals spring coming. Hope you got to enjoy them what with all the rain coming down.
March 17, 2009 at 10:13 am |
Nice to see a spring flower.
I had lots of hens and chicks in my garden at the old house. They do grow fast and everywhere. I also have some in a strawberry planter – I will bring them to the new house and put them out front on the steps.
March 17, 2009 at 11:03 am |
They are beautiful George.
March 17, 2009 at 11:32 am |
Love the crocus.I am waiting to see those pictures of the Daffodils.This way I can enjoy them before mine bloom.
Blessings,Ruth
March 17, 2009 at 11:32 am |
Thanks for the hope of Spring!
March 17, 2009 at 11:45 am |
How lovely to find crocus in bloom upon your return. I love the colors in this one and hope the rain encourages your other flowers to bloom soon. I can hardly wait to see them.
Hugs and blessings,
March 17, 2009 at 12:42 pm |
Lovely little flower and more comming…SPRING is showing up..happy gardening!
March 17, 2009 at 3:10 pm |
that is one beautiful bloom. oh i cant wait for more blooms to appear too.
March 17, 2009 at 5:17 pm |
It’s always great to see the crocuses come out, because it’s a sure sign spring is upon us.
Thanks for the peek (we’re not seeing any yet.)
March 18, 2009 at 2:55 am |
That’s a lovely crocus… never seen one until today! Thanks for sharing and hope you get the sunshine soon.
March 21, 2009 at 8:58 pm |
Oh, George, that crocus is just lovely!! I especially like the raindrops on it!! Thanks for sharing it, and the daffs in the next post, or the one after – how many have I read?