Monday, January 11, 2010

It isn't much...

..but at least it's something.

After months of snow and colder than average temperatures, we've had a few days above zero, and quite a bit of melting took place. There are actually a few patches of ground exposed. I was very surprised to see some plants looking remarkably well.

Here is my Lamb's Ear 'fuzzy wuzzy', touchably soft as ever.





Sweet William is also looking quite good.





The peachleaf bellflower is a lovely little mound of leaves.



My creeping dianthus is also quite green.



The little Rhodo is 1/2 happy about the weather. There are quite a few flower buds, I hope they make it since it hasn't flowered in a few years and her partner didn't make it through last winter.


And, my small seed order from
Ed Hume Seeds arrived today. I will direct sow them in mid spring.

Update: The Olly Bolly Dob Dob Flower is now very fragrant, I've had it for 7 days.

24 comments:

  1. Rebecca, lucky you to get some nice weather for a change. Still cold here, no sign of above zero temps in sight!

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  2. A nice warmer weather to cheer about...Soon there will be blooms!! . ~bangchik

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  3. Hi Deborah, It has been a much needed break, snow arrived early this year (mid October), so we've had 3 months of winter already. Hope you get some warmth soon too. +10 feels downright balmy after -30.

    Hi Bangchik, the first blooms are usually in May, but anything green is very much appreciated.

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  4. Nice to have warmer temperatures! But even with warmer weather, my plants don’t look green, but they have grey or brown tone. It must be lack of sun. I look forward to spring.
    Those seed packs look lovely, I was thinking to start some flower seeds indoors, just to have something to do...

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  5. Is there anything that can lift the spirits quite like those colourful packets of seeds? I'm glad your garden is surviving the winter so well. :)

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  6. Rebecca - its starting to defrost over here too - I am so excited about seeing some green around here. Its been a month covered in snow like never before in my life. Just like you I am so looking forward to some blooms again...... and spring.

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  7. Hi Rebecca,

    It is always so interesting to me to see what survives snowfall. I am totally out of my element in regards to cold winter areas, but I am fascinated by it :-)

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  8. Hi vrtlarica, most of my plants are brown and look awful too, I was very surprised that a few still look good. I'm sure vegetable seeds would be very happy in your greenhouse.

    Hi nancybond, thanks so much for visiting. I haven't ordered seeds before, and it is exciting! A wonderful, colourful package to receive mid winter.

    Hi leavesnbloom, welcome & thanks for your comment. Snow cover certainly does make us more appreciative of anything green, I hope you warm up soon.

    Hi Noelle, you'll have to visit a nothern clime in the winter one day, it is interesting (but will make you glad to live in the desert ;) ). Thanks for your post.

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  9. It's great to see so much green under your melted snow! I just love Lamb's Ear.
    Ed Hume is from here and I buy a lot of his seeds. I love the Cosmos!

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  10. Hi Catherine, thanks so much for your message, Lamb's ear is great, and the kids love it too. I haven't tried Cosmos before, I'm excited to try it, I hope it grows well and reseeds. :)

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  11. Love this post as the weather is sooo different from ours. The snow on the ground is a reminder of years living up north. Thanks for picking my January roses post!!

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  12. Hi Mary Delle, you're most welcome, it's a pleasure to see roses given out current conditions. I'm flattered that you like my post, thanks for stopping by! :)

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  13. Hi Rebecca, seeing green this time of year is very heartening. I have never tried growing from seeds before but it is on my "to do" list. I love cosmos and I'm sure it will be a thrill to watch them get started.

    Thank you for your kind comments on my blog.

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  14. Hi Ms S, it's nice of you to stop by. I haven't grown Cosmos before and hope they do well here. Take care of yourself during this difficult time.

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  15. Hi Rebecca,

    Your comment regarding the horses just came through today! Last time I posted here I thought about mentioning that one of your comments hadn't come through, but thought you wouldn't remember it and/ or there had been a mix-up with the word verification.

    The video you posted was beautiful. I have been smitten with Friesians ever since seeing one in Ladyhawke. :)

    I'd love to see pictures of your horse.

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  16. good to see those hardy perennials are making a comeback and will soon give you a nice spring bounty :)

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  17. Hi Sweetbay, thanks for visiting. I sent you an email, I hope it goes through.

    Hi & Welcome noel, thanks for your comment. I hope they do flower well, the first step is always healthy foliage, I see blooms as somewhat of a bonus.

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  18. Rebecca, I'm jealous ! You seeing the ground so soon, tsk ! I don't catch a glimpse 'til March or April ! Oh, how I yearn ! Good for you ! :D

    And hey, what's this ? You got seeds ! Oh, goody ! I'm sure you'll enjoy, you and the kids both ! Good luck with them ! :D

    ps. I'm glad the Olly Bolly turned out to be fragrant. Lilies sure are pretty but their scent is just divine. 'Tis a bit of a shame getting unscented varieties.

    pps. I think you can tell by the number of exclamation points, I'm pretty excited about this post !! :D

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  19. Hi miss m, don't be too jealous, it isn't green for good, we'll be covered in snow off and on for months, and we always get a heavy snow at the beginning of May, which tends to do in the newly flowering spring bulbs!

    And yes, I got seeds!! Everyone's fabulous posts finally got to me. Also, I will try growing a few edibles this year, a small patch of strawberries, some patio tomatoes and maybe some green onions.

    I will be sure to get a scented variety of oriental lily when I plant one this summer. Thanks for your message, your excitement is contagious! :o)

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  20. Rebecca you have exposed plants to see and that is nice to see lambs ear is one I have too because it is so wonderfully soft : ) peachleaf bellflower is another one too .. we do share a lot of the same plants .. I swore this year I would behave and NOT get into the seed racket .. heaven knows how long I can hold up though ? LOL .. I usually do the ones you have there too .. hum ? great minds think alike thing ? ;-)

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  21. Hey Joy, More great coincidences!! Great minds DO think alike lol. Do you start the above seeds indoor, or can you direct sow them in the spring? ~Rebecca

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  22. See. My Lamb's Ear looks just like yours! Only my brown leaves are from 40C day before yesterday.

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  23. At least you can see your lambs ears...mine are buried under snow. But it's all okay. We'll get through eventually...

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  24. Hi Diana, Thanks for your visit & message. I think mine turned brown due to the -35C we had for a week or so. 75 degrees colder than you were yesterday, amazing to ponder.

    Hi Jodi, Most of my garden is still under snow too, but this little patch has me feeling more hopeful.

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