10 March 2015

1st Splash of Colour

I know Spring has well and truly arrived
when the garden is popping with yellows and purple.


The back of our house has sun all day and is sheltered 
from the severe frost we've had this winter.
Even when it's cold if the sun is shining this is where we sit.
Making plans for what we need to do in the garden.
The garden was neglected last year due to my back problems and 
now Mr France has recently had surgery on one of his knees
we make sure we both stop for a rest.


Mr France and I have been busy in the garden today.
We knew that the arbour needed a repair job. However when 
we cut back the old Honeysuckle, we found it was past repair. 
So it's gone and will be replaced with a new one.
I'll show you later when the new one is in and we have been to 
our local ' pépiniériste '  and chosen some new climbers. 
I've managed to save a few long strands of Honeysuckle. I'm hoping 
they will throw out some new shoots & will mix in with the new climbers.
Not sure yet what to replace the old ones with.
I think I'll take a look at my rose book.
Any ideas Shane you are a rose expert, if you don't know Shane 
take a look a her lovely blog, her Roses are beautiful.


I've tidied up my potting bench.


and added a few more hanging baskets planted with miniature daffodils.


I have three hanging baskets full of dwarf daffodils.
All of these bulbs had been stored in a box in the shed 
 for two years and forgotten about. 
I planted them in this basket to see if they would flower
and they are as good as the new ones.


I cut a few flowers and brought some inside.
No fancy arrangement just popped them in a small glass tumbler
and placed them on the dining table,
I know they won't last long, but they look pretty.


These other Daffodils have been in the grass for a long time.
I notice over the past few years, there are fewer blooms.
We have an abundance of voles so I think they must be eating the bulbs.


After a beautiful weekend of warm sun,
this is the first pale yellow one to come out in bloom this afternoon. 
I don't know variety, but the trumpet has a frilly look about it.


 These are new bulbs planted in Autumn under an old apple tree
 by Mr France , he planted the whole bag in a small area.
  so they will look much nicer in a few more days, when they are all in bloom.


In Autumn I planted a few  Crocus bulbs in a basket,take a look here
Now I can move it around to give a splash of colour where I want it.
By mid morning the flowers have opened 

and
 the Bumble Bees have already been visiting. 



Another Bumble Bee  collecting pollen.

My grandson took this photo on his phone yesterday.
and sent it to me last night.

I hope you enjoyed your time in my garden.
This is where I'll be spending my time.
Come back again soon
there will be lots more to see .

Thank you for visiting 

à bientôt
Barbara Lilian

13 comments:

  1. I adore your daffodils and crocus and isn't it lovely to be able to get outside and get your hands in the soil! Can't wait for the next sunny day, it's cold and damp again here now!

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  2. What a stunning garden you have Barbara! I so enjoyed seeing all your spring bulbs! What a beautiful gift pack you sent to Debbie - so thoughtful!

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  3. Such a lovely visit to your garden today, Barbara! The bright Spring colors and green foliage are truly heartwarming. Here in the Midwest, our snow piles have just begun to melt. So we can tell that Spring is on the way! I just LOVE your potting bench! Have a happy day in the garden! ♡

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  4. Your spring flowers are beautiful !!! We are a few weeks away from that yet but the snow has finally left us. Hopefully not to return until next winter. You just never know in this part of the world a late snow or ice does sometimes happen :( We are still mostly winter brown and gray but things are starting to green up a bit :)

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  5. Oui le printemps est la. Votre jardin et déja beau.
    Bonne soirée.

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  6. hi Barbara...I don't comment often, but want you to know I enjoy your posts when they show up in my inbox. This one is a delight. Why? Because it smells like spring of course!
    Ronelle

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  7. Oh, enjoy is a mild word for how I felt viewing your time spent in your garden! Real springtime happiness & beuaty!!!
    I saw the gifts you made for Debbie Nolan, true treasures and yes, you could see the love. Your name still isn't hooked up to my blog list, so I don't see when you've made a new post...I probably would stop by sooner & more often...not sure why it didn't take...Glad you are feeling stronger now.

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  8. Your hidden garden is so lovely and it's wonderful to see the yellow and purples there now. Thank you for your visit tonight. Enjoy your spring. Pam

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  9. Your garden is looking beautiful!!Love the daffodils!
    We were working in our garden last week too....reclaiming the yard so to speak...
    Happy Spring
    Nancy

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  10. Hi, dear blog friend, thank you so very,very much for your lovely words, Your garden is delightful, and may I ask? Can I please send Flower Lady Lorraine from Florida to meet you? Maybe she is a member already, another real gardener. Daffodils, I have found if ours get overcrowded after a few years, they need dividing, and the following year bloom so well all over again. Fond greetings, and welcome to my blog, Jean in NZ.

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  11. A wonderful garden! I love the daffodils and crocus are exquisite.
    Enjoy...

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  12. Your spring flowers and garden are so beautiful, Barbara! Thank you for your visit. Have a nice Friday and weekend!

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  13. Spring flowers bring such joy. Your garden is beautiful. Shane does have gorgeous roses.

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