About this time of year, I watch closely the blog of my friend Lin. I know she will post a photo of her snowdrops in bloom. That’s my cue to start watching for mine to blossom. Most years, I have to wait a couple of weeks for my snowdrops to open.
When Lin posted a pic on FB with a shout out to me, I told Sylvia that I ought to go check ours. She asked, “Are you going to take your camera?” I replied, “I doubt I’ll need it.”
A few minutes later having donned my coat and hat, I did pick up the camera. I decided I might see something worth capturing in an image.
At the barn, I looked . . . and . . .
There they were. Not yet open, but still in bloom. What a happy surprise. Had to take a closer look.
I see mole sign in that area. I’m hoping these beauties and the day lilies survive these intruders.
I wish things like this would grow around here. I’m going to have to investigate about planting some flowers that will grow without my help after that.
Those are called perennials. Crocus, daffodil and tulip all bloom in the spring. Day lilies will follow and last until fall. They all come in multiple varieties. Plus there are others. Have fun.
Little joy bringers.
I like it.
I am trying to find my little joy bringers most of the time.
Yes, and when you find your little joy bringers, you are kind enough to share photos of them with us.
YEA!! What a nice surprise! I love snowdrops…they just give us HOPE at an otherwise dreary time of year. I am happy that yours are blooming too.
They are little joy bringers, aren’t they? We’re getting snow today. Fortunately, it is not sticking.
Snowdrops are new to me. I have never seen them in this area!! They must give you the feeling that spring is right around the corner. Thanks for showing them !!
They do indeed give one that feeling.
They are blooming at Ester’s.
Ours grow on the west side of the barn, where it is very well shaded. Most years the ground stays frozen and so they are usually two or three weeks behind Lin’s snowdrops.
Now how does that happen? You are two degrees, thirty-four minutes north of us and we’re not seeing it yet. 😏
This is an unusual situation. I think it has to do with a very mild second half of February. We had about two weeks when the temperature rarely dipped below freezing. I can think of no other explanation.