On a brighter note this evening... The forsythia stems I brought in with the pussy willow are now open. It is wonderful that when the rain stopped the fosythia decided to burst into bloom. Not only that but the fuzzy
catkins have become actual flowers. Aren't they pretty?? It was difficult to get a decent picture of them. Most of the fuzzy wuzzies have fallen off the stems and a few of these blooms remain.
I hope everyone is high and dry tonight. Our garden is s l o w l y emptying out. It will be some time before I can do anything outside.
catkins have become actual flowers. Aren't they pretty?? It was difficult to get a decent picture of them. Most of the fuzzy wuzzies have fallen off the stems and a few of these blooms remain. I hope everyone is high and dry tonight. Our garden is s l o w l y emptying out. It will be some time before I can do anything outside. 
It's good to see some springy yellow, isn't it? I'm glad the storm has passed and the soaking and drying is beginning for you. You must be itching to get outside!
ReplyDeleteOh, Lisa, those catkins are so pretty.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteOh they are just gorgeous, so light and airy!!
ReplyDeleteLisa, What a nice reminder to you that spring is ever so close to bringing you more blooms and flowers. It won't be long at all now. I just love way the willow pops out like that- so unique in its beauty. Hope you dry out and can get out and about soon.
ReplyDeleteMeems @ Hoe&Shovel
Lisa, very happy first day of spring to you and yours. I didn't realize about the catkins having flowers, must go check mine out, if they are dried out enough to bloom. Hope you suffered no damage from all that water!
ReplyDeleteFrances at Faire Garden
Forsythia is in bloom all over the place here. It's the early spring sign. :c)
ReplyDeleteFuzzy wuzzies pretty, forsythia too! Glad there is something for you to enjoy; a little bit of indoor Spring.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted a forsythia--I guess I'll just have to enjoy yours instead. Saw your comment on Mr.McGregor's Daughter about the peanuts--I'm still wondering if it is ok to use them, but I understand how they are a problem when changing the soil. Good to know you sometimes use aluminum cans,too; I've used them in really large pots before and thought it was rather ingenious. (That was my wishful thinking about the March rains...hope you are not being flooded like some parts of the Midwest.)
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring! I'm glad you're drying out. We're expecting 6" of snow tonight & tomorrow. Cest la vie!
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to have some beauty inside when it's so dreary outside. Glad it's finally drying out though!
ReplyDeleteLovely sight to welcome the spring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Lisa. Hope you soon dry out....I'm in the same situation, so no gardening for me either.
ReplyDeleteForsythias will bring you back some Spring feelings, today on the first "official" day of Spring!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you!
Ah! Pussy willow and forsythia together. I can't think of many things that are sweeter-looking than that really. You did a lovely job getting a nice photo. Well done! And a very Happy Spring to you and yours. :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you're drying out.
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me how quickly it recedes--it looks fine here now--when 2 days ago many had water at their doorsteps!
The difference a day makes!
OOh, aren't they pretty! One of the neighbors up the street has a forsythia--I always enjoy seeing it in the spring.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lot of rain too. I'll be anxious to see whats in bloom after our sunny day today. Happy spring!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your comments.
ReplyDeleteI do love to see some springy yellow in the garden and inside Mary.
I grew up in Wisconsin and miss forsythia and pussywillows. Spring must be in the air when they bloom.
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